Bradley Smith says that despite the high number of crashes on the opening day of full testing with MotoGP’s new Michelin tyres, there’s nothing inherently wrong with the rubber. Instead, the top finishing satellite rider says it’s simply a case of riders needing to adapt their riding style to suit the profile of the French manufacturer’s product. “I think the crashes were a combination of things. The profile of the front tyre from the Michelin to the Bridgestone is different, especially the contact feeling. It’s different. It almost feels like we’re on more of a triangle than a flat plane. “That’s ok if you take it steady; if it’s a hill you can roll it in but if it’s...
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