Michelin Power Rain tyres help Dovizioso to splash to success at soaking Sepang

Michelin saw its range of wet tyres used to great effect today as Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) raced to victory during a rain affected Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix at Sepang in Malaysia and in the process become the ninth MotoGP™ race winner this season.

Starting from pole position, Dovizioso saw that advantage quickly disappear as Jorge Lorenzo (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) led the pack into the first corner. By the time the riders had completed the first lap of the rain-soaked 5,543m Sepang International Circuit, Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) had taken the lead, with rest of the field close behind. In the treacherous conditions - which were caused by a torrential downpour as the bikes lined up on the grid and resulted in a delayed start and a reduction of the race distance to 19-laps - most riders chose the medium MICHELIN Power Rain tyres front and rear. As the competitors found the optimum grip through the standing water in the early laps, the lead changed hands many times with - considering the conditions - some impressive overtaking manoeuvres. Dovizioso was sitting in third place and on lap-12 overtook team-mate Andrea Iannone (Ducati Team) to take second. The Italian then chased down Rossi and seized his opportunity on lap-15 to take the lead and push clear at the front. Dovizioso never looked back and pulled away to take victory by over three-seconds, with Rossi following him home in the runner-up position. Dovizioso’s second MotoGP victory of his career also makes him the record-breaking ninth different premier class winner in one season.

Audi, VW and Michelin: 13 Le Mans victories and 42 WRC wins

Audi and Volkswagen have announced their intention to withdraw from the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) respectively at the end of the season. 

The Audi R18 and the VW Polo R WRC will appear competitively for the final time on the same weekend (November 18-20) at the WEC’s 6 Hours of Bahrain and the WRC’s Rally Australia respectively.

Michelin's Grand Prix sees Crutchlow on top down under

Michelin saw the momentous occasion of the first-ever Michelin® Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix marked with more significant events at Phillip Island today as Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda) powered to his second MotoGP TM victory and became the first British rider to win a motorcycle
Grand Prix on Australian soil.

The MICHELIN Pilot Sport S5 and Pilot Sport H5 tyres rise successfully to the unique challenge of the 2016 Tour de Corse – Rallye de France

The toughest asphalt rally of the season lived up every bit to its promise. Once again, the Tour de

Corse’s countless corners and unsettled weather provided the high number of spectators (both on the stages and in the service park at Bastia’s airport) with an exceptional show.

Rallye Deutschland (WRC): Sébastien Ogier's 35th WRC victory

Exactly 189 days since his last success in Sweden, Sébastien Ogier (VW/Michelin) returned to the top step of a WRC podium after collecting his second straight victory in Germany.  Hyundai/Michelin's Dani Sordo and Thierry Neuville were second the third, while Michelin scored a one-two finish in WRC2 with Skoda factory drivers Lappi and Kopecky.

The ADAC Rallye Deutschland is sometimes referred to as the summer’s Rallye Monte-Carlo due to the complex tyre choices it frequently necessitates, and this year was no exception.

Sepang F1 Circuit Blazes Anew with 2016 Michelin Pilot Sport Experience

The MICHELIN Pilot Sport Experience (MPSE) blazes its way back to the Sepang International F1 Circuit in Malaysia for the 12th consecutive year. For over 25 days in August and September, Michelin will treat more than 600 selected invitees from Asia, the Middle-East, Oceania and Europe to another round of excitement and sheer driving pleasure in the iconic Malaysian track.

Michelin Foundation conducts road safety initiatives for young students in Cebu

With the belief that starting them young is the best way to inculcate road safety awareness in the population, the Michelin Corporate Foundation conducted free road safety seminars and other safety activities for teens and school children in Cebu City on July 9 and 10, 2016.

Michelin brought its signature Fill Up with Air (FUWA) safety campaign to the Queen City of the South in July to create greater awareness about the role of tires, air pressure and a regular car safety check in road safety for the Visayas. On Saturday, July 9 Michelin activated the FUWA initiative at the S&R Membership Club in Mandaue, Cebu, offering motorists free tire checks to determine whether their cars had the right air pressure that is so crucial to road safety. Motorists could also avail of free consultations from Michelin tire experts about the right tires for their vehicles and other safety concerns. Student volunteers who were scholars of Enfants du Mekong Cebu-Visayas, helped to conduct tire air pressure checks at the FUWA.

Put your emotions in pole position to enter the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Experience

It doesn’t matter if you’re driving a Ferrari on the race track or racing a toy car in the playground, the thrill and adventure behind the wheel brings out instinctual emotions and memories in every passionate driver.   

To connect consumers’ emotions with Michelin’s passion for driving, Michelin is launching the “MICHELIN Driving Passion” Facebook campaign. 

Showcasing motoring enthusiasts from around the world and tapping into their love for driving, the “MICHELIN Driving Passion” Facebook campaign aims at igniting conversation about passions behind the wheel.

Michelin Boosts Porsche Dream SUV Drive Event with Fill Up With Air safety campaign

Michelin boosted the Porsche Dream SUV Drive event on April 24, 2016with its trademark road safety initiative called the Fill Up With Air campaign (FUWA).

Michelin PH continues Fill Up with Air Campaign in 2016 in more sites nationwide

Michelin Philippines accelerates its road safety campaign this summer with more Fill Up with Air (FUWA) activities nationwide. The campaigns started this month with a FUWA campaign for motorists at S&R Nuvali on April 15-16

An historic day for the MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV

The inaugural Paris ePrix took place in chilly but dry weather, a first for the MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV and a challenge to which it rose without flinching.

The first Formula E race in the streets of Paris was a moment that the teams had long been waiting for, especially the French teams, of course, and also Michelin, a founding partner of the innovative electric single-seater series.

MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires fitted to the BMW M4 GTS

Specially developed versions of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires will be the sole original equipment fitment on the new limited special model BMW M4 GTS.

As a track car that is approved for road use, the job of Michelin’s engineers was to design an ultra-high-performance tire which is able to operate safely in a variety of road and track conditions around the world. To this end, the MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires for the BMW M4 GTS were produced using not only Bi-Compound asymmetric tread patterns but also an asymmetric casing design. This offers the optimum balance between handling, grip and tire life.

The MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV showcases its versatility around race circuits

The Mexico City ePrix saw the MICHELIN Pilot Spot EVrise successfully to the very different challenge of competing around a permanent circuit, instead of at a temporary city-centre facility, as has been the case since the inaugural Formula E race in Beijing, in September 2014. 

Michelin announced as Title Sponsor of Australian GP

Having become the official FIM MotoGP™ World Championship tyre supplier in 2016, Michelin extend their involvement in the MotoGP™ category as they become the title sponsor of the Australian GP.

The Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will take place on the 23rd of October and is always a fan favourite. The Phillip Island circuit was first part of the Grand Prix calendar in 1989 and has produced some of the most incredible races in recent decades. 2015 produced a particularly unforgettable battle as four riders swapped positions for the win.

Lexus LC500 Features Michelin Pilot® Super Sport Tires

Specifically Tuned Tires Feature Latest Run-Flat Technology

The exciting new Lexus LC500 sports car wore MICHELIN® Pilot Super Sport ZP tires at its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit today. For the first time, Michelin engineers deployed a new hybrid sidewall technology which allows the tire to maintain its run-flat endurance and superior handling performance while reducing the tire’s overall mass and rolling resistance.  

New SRPs for MICHELIN Passenger Car Tires Released

MICHELIN tires for passenger cars, SUV and light trucks have become more affordable with new suggested retail prices that came into effect starting October 1, 2015.

Vehicle owners are invited to visit the Retailer Locator on the Michelin Philippines local website (http://www.michelin.com.ph/Home/Buying-Guide/Find-Your-Dealer)to find the nearest retailer. New retail prices may vary per retailer of Michelin tires.

Porsche and Michelin clinch the season’s FIA WEC Drivers’ crown and LM GTE Cups in Bahrain to add to their 2015 Manufacturers’ title

The 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) concluded with Michelin’s partner Porsche claiming the top prizes in both the LM P1 and LM GTE Pro classes. Following its return to world class endurance racing in 2014, the Stuttgart brand emerged as the discipline’s team to beat this season despite year-long pressure from fellow Michelin runners Audi (in LM P1) and Ferrari (in LM GTE Pro).

The MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV rises successfully to Malaysian humidity

The MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV overcame difficult weather conditions to deliver consistent, competitive performance and grip throughout the day in Putrajaya, Malaysia, despite temperatures in excess of 30°C, a track temperature of almost 50°C and humidity levels of between 60 and 90 percent.

New Champion Crowned on the Streets of Surfers

Nick Foster, in the Bob Jane T-Marts Porsche fitted with Michelin tyres, has been crowned the 2015 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Champion this weekend on the streets of the Gold Coast.

After what he described as the worst possible start to the season, Nick Foster never gave up and today claimed the ultimate reward.

Failing to score even a single point in the first four races of the season, the challenge ahead of Nick was huge. The speed was always there, and thanks in part to the knowledge that his tyres would not let him down, Foster was able to push hard in every race.

2nd Consecutive victory for MICHELIN & NISMO in Super GT/GT500!

  4th title for MICHELIN in 5 years in this very competitive championship!

Ronnie Quintarelli, N°1 NISMO-run Motul Nissan GT-R driver, winner of Super GT/GT500 in 2014 and 2015: