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Michelin withdraws rear tyres from Argentina MotoGP race
MotoGP tyre supplier Michelin has withdrawn both rear-tyre compounds over safety concerns and will instead introduce a new tyre construction for the Argentinian Grand Prix. During fourth practice, Pramac's Scott Redding suffered a delamination of his rear-tyre which prompted a red flag and concerns over the safety of the tyre. 'It was really scary,' he said. 'I felt some chattering with the rear tyre then something hit me. I saw pieces of the bike fly everywhere. I thought the tyre had exploded and I was getting ready for a nasty crash. But a few moments later I felt that the tyre working again as there was still air in. I managed to run off the track without falling and I...
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