Motorsports
Motorsports
Competition is part of our DNA and our philosophy
Over the past 100 years, Michelin has developed more different winning technologies for competition than any other company. It's a genuine, prestigious history which illustrates the passion shared throughout the company.
Michelin's strong commitment to motorsports translates into the development of innovative technologies and competitive tires. Factors like tire life, safety, energy efficiency and driving pleasure are all integral to the work of the Motorsports division.
Pascal Couasnon, Director of MICHELIN Motorsports
Our track victories
12 Titles
FIM Superbike World Champion 1988 to 2003
28 Rider titles
FIM MotoGP World Champion from 1973 to 2017
390 Wins
FIM MotoGP World Champion from 1973 to 2017
Our off-road wins
Outdoor Trial World Champion titles since 1981
Indoor Trial World Champion titles since 2002
Endurance World Champion titles since 2000
Motocross World Champion titles since 2002
Victories in Dakar moto
Dakar Rally
The Dakar is the world's longest and most prestigious cross-country rally event.
Enduro
Enduro takes place in a natural setting around loops of about 50 miles. It is one of the three main off-road motorcycle events along with Motocross and Trial.
Trial
In trial events, riders have to clear natural or artificial obstacles without putting their feet on the ground.