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Argentina MotoGP race may feature mandatory bike swap

MotoGP organisers have announced that Sunday's Argentinian GP may feature a mandatory bike swap, depending on weather conditions at Termas de Rio Hondo for the rest of the day. Michelin's decision to mandate the use of a new type of tyre for the race following Saturday's dramas has been called into question because of weather conditions, amid the prospect riders would have to race the stiffer construction 'option' tyre without having tested it. An extra 30-minute practice session had been added to the schedule for Sunday morning, but this was cancelled due to poor weather and it is possible that warm-up - which has been extended from 20 minutes to 30 - may also take place in wet...
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