{"id":1899627,"date":"2026-04-23T10:08:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1899627"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:08:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T07:08:01","slug":"miguel-oliveira-explains-key-pirelli-vs-michelin-motogp-tyre-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1899627","title":{"rendered":"Miguel Oliveira explains key Pirelli vs Michelin MotoGP tyre differences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304843_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Miguel Oliveira explains key Pirelli vs Michelin MotoGP tyre differences<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Miguel Oliveira highlights differences between Pirelli and Michelin tyres ahead of MotoGP\u2019s 2027 switch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-23T11:08:01+01:00\">23 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304843_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304843_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304843_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304843_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304843_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304843_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304843_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304843_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304843_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Miguel Oliveira, Dutch WorldSBK round.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Miguel Oliveira has offered an insight into Pirelli behaviour ahead of MotoGP\u2019s tyre switch in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>While most of the current grid is still waiting for its first experience of the Italian rubber, Oliveira has gone the other way, moving from Michelin to Pirelli in WorldSBK.<\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese rider, who won five MotoGP races with KTM before two years at Aprilia and last season at Yamaha, has adapted quickly, taking three podiums for BMW at his home round in Portimao.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Working window&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe biggest thing with the Pirellis is that you have a working window of 40\u00b0 with the front tyre,\u201d <em>Motomatters.com<\/em> quotes Oliveira as saying at Assen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo even if you ride the track on 10\u00b0C or 40\u00b0, you know the front tyre will warm up and will stay there.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;The rear tyre changes in a normal way, but the general characteristic is that you feel you have the tyre supported just by the air and not by a stiff carcass and then the rubber.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Those comments align with previous explanations from Pirelli Motorcycle Racing director Giorgio Barbier.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-70d95f05e0965e7e682ab97fd722a750e541049018556fcc78094c836654a88f\">  Pirelli: Tyre pressure controversy? MotoGP races should &#8216;finish&#8217; at the flag   Tardozzi: WorldSBK tyre leap linked to Pirelli MotoGP development <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, we\u2019ve got different casing, different dimensions, different compounds [compared to Michelin] and so that means how the pressure works inside our tyres will be different,\u201d Barbier told <em>Crash.net<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor instance, we will have for sure a higher [working] pressure than what they are using now. The need for deflection they\u2019ve got now\u2026 probably it&#8217;s not as necessary with our tyres.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Oliveria added that, from his experience, it\u2019s probably easier to move from Pirelli to Michelin than vice versa.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-cb5247bdbc250a60a6c848025a72bb5d9cde712c9bb6d70f268ebd35e1eaf1b1\">  The MotoGP tyre pressure rules in 2026   Sylvain Guintoli: MotoGP\u2019s Pirelli switch means \u201ceverything\u2019s going to be different\u201d &#8211; Exclusive <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Meanwhile, a WorldSBK team manager told <em>Motomatters.com<\/em> that the performance of the Pirellis doesn&#8217;t drastically alter due to pressure fluctuations caused by dirty air behind other bikes:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bike doesn&#8217;t change much if the [Pirelli tyre] pressure is 2.1 or 2.4 bar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The current Michelin minimum pressures are 1.8 bar for the front and 1.68 bar for the rear.<\/p>\n<p>Full-time grand prix riders are expected to get their first outing on Pirelli\u2019s 2027 MotoGP tyres during June\u2019s post-race Brno test.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Michelin is swapping with Pirelli by taking over as WorldSBK&#8217;s exclusive tyre supplier next season.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Miguel Oliveira<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">BMW<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Michelin<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Pirelli<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">2027<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">MotoGP<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Trackhouse teases Spanish MotoGP \u201csurprise\u201d<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301054_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301054_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301054_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301054_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301054_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301054_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301054_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301054_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1301054_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-9a73f8828013151b818d11bd5976326a449a8349c6118a6ac8bcacdc229d79e2\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. 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id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Miguel Oliveira highlights differences between Pirelli and Michelin tyres ahead of MotoGP\u2019s 2027 switch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Miguel Oliveira has offered an insight into Pirelli behaviour ahead of MotoGP\u2019s tyre switch in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>While most of the current grid is still waiting for its first experience of the Italian rubber, Oliveira has gone the other way, moving from Michelin to Pirelli in WorldSBK.<\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese rider, who won five MotoGP races with KTM before two years at Aprilia and last season at Yamaha, has adapted quickly, taking three podiums for BMW at his home round in Portimao.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Working window&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe biggest thing with the Pirellis is that you have a working window of 40\u00b0 with the front tyre,\u201d <em>Motomatters.com<\/em> quotes Oliveira as saying at Assen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo even if you ride the track on 10\u00b0C or 40\u00b0, you know the front tyre will warm up and will stay there.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;The rear tyre changes in a normal way, but the general characteristic is that you feel you have the tyre supported just by the air and not by a stiff carcass and then the rubber.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Those comments align with previous explanations from Pirelli Motorcycle Racing director Giorgio Barbier.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-70d95f05e0965e7e682ab97fd722a750e541049018556fcc78094c836654a88f\">  Pirelli: Tyre pressure controversy? MotoGP races should &#8216;finish&#8217; at the flag   Tardozzi: WorldSBK tyre leap linked to Pirelli MotoGP development <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, we\u2019ve got different casing, different dimensions, different compounds [compared to Michelin] and so that means how the pressure works inside our tyres will be different,\u201d Barbier told <em>Crash.net<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor instance, we will have for sure a higher [working] pressure than what they are using now. The need for deflection they\u2019ve got now\u2026 probably it&#8217;s not as necessary with our tyres.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Oliveria added that, from his experience, it\u2019s probably easier to move from Pirelli to Michelin than vice versa.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-cb5247bdbc250a60a6c848025a72bb5d9cde712c9bb6d70f268ebd35e1eaf1b1\">  The MotoGP tyre pressure rules in 2026   Sylvain Guintoli: MotoGP\u2019s Pirelli switch means \u201ceverything\u2019s going to be different\u201d &#8211; Exclusive <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Meanwhile, a WorldSBK team manager told <em>Motomatters.com<\/em> that the performance of the Pirellis doesn&#8217;t drastically alter due to pressure fluctuations caused by dirty air behind other bikes:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bike doesn&#8217;t change much if the [Pirelli tyre] pressure is 2.1 or 2.4 bar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The current Michelin minimum pressures are 1.8 bar for the front and 1.68 bar for the rear.<\/p>\n<p>Full-time grand prix riders are expected to get their first outing on Pirelli\u2019s 2027 MotoGP tyres during June\u2019s post-race Brno test.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Michelin is swapping with Pirelli by taking over as WorldSBK&#8217;s exclusive tyre supplier next season.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Miguel Oliveira has offered an insight into Pirelli behaviour ahead of MotoGP\u2019s tyre switch in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>While most of the current grid is still waiting for its first experience of the Italian rubber, Oliveira has gone the other way, moving from Michelin to Pirelli in WorldSBK.<\/p>\n<p>The Portuguese rider, who won five MotoGP races with KTM before two years at Aprilia and last season at Yamaha, has adapted quickly, taking three podiums for BMW at his home round in Portimao.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Working window&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe biggest thing with the Pirellis is that you have a working window of 40\u00b0 with the front tyre,\u201d <em>Motomatters.com<\/em> quotes Oliveira as saying at Assen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo even if you ride the track on 10\u00b0C or 40\u00b0, you know the front tyre will warm up and will stay there.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;The rear tyre changes in a normal way, but the general characteristic is that you feel you have the tyre supported just by the air and not by a stiff carcass and then the rubber.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Those comments align with previous explanations from Pirelli Motorcycle Racing director Giorgio Barbier.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-70d95f05e0965e7e682ab97fd722a750e541049018556fcc78094c836654a88f\">  Pirelli: Tyre pressure controversy? MotoGP races should &#8216;finish&#8217; at the flag   Tardozzi: WorldSBK tyre leap linked to Pirelli MotoGP development <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cFor sure, we\u2019ve got different casing, different dimensions, different compounds [compared to Michelin] and so that means how the pressure works inside our tyres will be different,\u201d Barbier told <em>Crash.net<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor instance, we will have for sure a higher [working] pressure than what they are using now. The need for deflection they\u2019ve got now\u2026 probably it&#8217;s not as necessary with our tyres.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Oliveria added that, from his experience, it\u2019s probably easier to move from Pirelli to Michelin than vice versa.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-cb5247bdbc250a60a6c848025a72bb5d9cde712c9bb6d70f268ebd35e1eaf1b1\">  The MotoGP tyre pressure rules in 2026   Sylvain Guintoli: MotoGP\u2019s Pirelli switch means \u201ceverything\u2019s going to be different\u201d &#8211; Exclusive <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Meanwhile, a WorldSBK team manager told <em>Motomatters.com<\/em> that the performance of the Pirellis doesn&#8217;t drastically alter due to pressure fluctuations caused by dirty air behind other bikes:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe bike doesn&#8217;t change much if the [Pirelli tyre] pressure is 2.1 or 2.4 bar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The current Michelin minimum pressures are 1.8 bar for the front and 1.68 bar for the rear.<\/p>\n<p>Full-time grand prix riders are expected to get their first outing on Pirelli\u2019s 2027 MotoGP tyres during June\u2019s post-race Brno test.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Michelin is swapping with Pirelli by taking over as WorldSBK&#8217;s exclusive tyre supplier next season.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1093307\/1\/miguel-oliveira-explains-key-pirelli-vs-michelin-motogp-tyre-differences&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304843_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Miguel Oliveira explains key Pirelli vs Michelin MotoGP tyre differences Miguel Oliveira highlights differences between Pirelli and Michelin tyres ahead of MotoGP\u2019s 2027 switch. 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