MotoGP tire supplier Bridgestone will introduce a new tire allocation for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix in another push to enhance rider safety.According to the Japanese manufacturer, the newly-developed asymmetric front tire offers improved warm-up performance and edge grip while maintaining stability under braking.The tire is made up of two...

MotoGP will hold a limited pre-season test at Phillip Island in early 2014 to avoid a repeat of the tire problems that plagued this year's race.The circuit was resurfaced at the end of 2012 but was not tried with a MotoGP bike until this season's Australian Grand Prix weekend. The...

Bridgestone has requested an in-season MotoGP test at Phillip Island next year in a bid to rule out a repeat of the tire dramas that marred last weekend's Australian Grand Prix.The Japanese tire supplier was caught out by the new surface at the circuit, excessive wear meaning the race had...