virgivaughn: Bridgestone Press Release: Masao Azuma Discusses Tricky Track Conditions At Misano

Bridgestone issued its customary post-race press release debrief after Misano, in which Bridgestone's chief engineer Masao Azuma discusses how the weather affected the condition of the track and tire choice at Misano:

Misano MotoGP™ debrief with Masao Azuma

Wednesday 19 September 2012
Bridgestone slick compounds available: Front: Soft, Medium, Hard. Rear: Medium, Hard (Asymmetric)
Bridgestone wet tyre compounds available: Hard (Main), Soft (Alternative)

This year’s San Marino and Rimini Grand Prix was won by Yamaha Factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo who continued his excellent record at a circuit where he has never finished off the podium in his MotoGP™ career.

Conditions this year at Misano varied considerably over the race weekend. Friday and Saturday were affected by rain and wind, though a change in the weather on Saturday afternoon ensured that qualifying, morning warm up and the race took place in dry conditions. The limited dry running time before Sunday meant tyre choice for the race was the same for every rider on the grid, with the softer rear and harder front slick being selected by all twenty-one riders lining up on the grid.

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2012