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Michelin: Martin's Sepang crash due to drop in tyre temperature
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02/07/2025 04:35 AM
Michelin's MotoGP chief Piero Taramasso says Jorge Martin's crash at the start of the Sepang test was due to a 15C drop in the inside temperature of the rear tyre.
On the opening day of pre-season testing in Malaysia, reigning MotoGP champion Martin was thrown off his Aprilia at Turn 2 as he began an early flying lap of his third run. Crashing to the ground head first, the Spaniard broke his ...Keep reading