Michelin’s riders suffered a variety of mechanical problems during the third round of the 2009 Spanish Speed Championship at Valencia.
 
Both races took place in extremely hot weather which took its toll on the bikes.
 
The Extreme/Moto 2 contest saw Aleix Espargaro (Yamaha Sapin-Michelin) defend his fifth place on the grid to finish in the same position [...]

 
The two qualifying sessions for the third round of the 2009 Spanish Speed Championship at Valencia took place in searing heat, with ground temperatures reaching as high as 48°C.
 
Michelin tyres posted the fastest Moto 2 lap thanks to Aleix Espargaro’s 1m 31.181s for Yamaha Sapin-Michelin. The Moto 2 bikes, which compete alongside the Extreme runners, [...]

 
Michelin’s pilots are entered in Supersport and Extreme/moto2 categories.
 
 

Friday, 10th July
 
Free Practices
 
09:00 - 09:30 Kawasaki Ninja Cup
09:40 - 10:20 Supersport
10:30 - 11:10 Extreme/Moto2
11:20 - 12:00 125GP
12:10 - 12:40 Kawasaki Ninja Cup
12:50 - 13:30 Supersport
13:40 - 14:20 Extreme/Moto2
14:30 - 15:10 125 GP
 
 
Saturday, 11th July
 
Qualifying practices
 
09:00 - 09:30 Kawasaki Ninja Cup
09:40 - 10:20 Supersport
10:30 - 11:10 Extreme/Moto2
11:20 [...]

The MICHELIN Power Research Team ran a two-day test at the Spanish circuit of Valencia on Monday and Tuesday June 15-16.
One of the squad’s missions over the two days was to prepare for the 8 Hours of Albacete which is the next round of the FIM Endurance World Championship.
The team also profited from the run [...]