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Lewis Duncan

Pressure concerns led Espargaro to start 'with flat tyre' in MotoGP Austrian GP

MotoGP’s new tyre pressure rules, enforced from the British GP, have been met with widespread criticism from riders.

In a dry race now, riders must complete 50% of a grand prix distance and 30% of a sprint inside the minimum pressures set by Michelin – which was 1.7 bar on the rear, and 1.88 bar on the front.

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