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MotoGP to adopt spec tyre
1st October 2008
The FIM, the governing body of international motorcycle racing has confirmed that the MotoGP motorcycle racing world championship series will adopt a spec tyre supplied by a single manufacturer starting in 2009.
The announcement of the new regulation was made at last weekends Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi and safety and cost reasons were cited for the change.
A statement issued by the FIM said “The Grand Prix Commission has decided unanimously that there will be a single tire supplier for the MotoGP class from 2009. Proposals to supply the tires must be handed to the FIM and Dorna by October 3rd at the latest. The final decision will be announced by the GP Commission by October 18th at the latest.”
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