Motorsport
Motorsport
Competition is part of our DNA and our philosophy
Over the past 100 years, Michelin is the only company to have developed so many winning technologies for competition. It's a genuine, prestigious history which illustrates the passion shared throughout the company.
Michelin's strong commitment to motorsport necessitates the development of innovative technologies and competitive tyres. Tyre life, safety, energy efficiency and the notion of driving pleasure are all factors that are integral to the work of the Motorsport division.
Pascal Couasnon, Director of MICHELIN Motorsport
Our track victories
12 Titles
FIM Superbike World Champion 1988 to 2003
28 Rider titles
FIM MotoGP World Champion from 1973 to 2017
390 Victories
FIM MotoGP World Champion from 1973 to 2017
Our off-road victories
Outdoor Trials World Champion titles since 1981
Indoor Trials 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 environment around loops of about 80 km. This is one of the three main off-road motorcycle events along with Motocross and Trials.
Trial
Trials events involve crossing natural or artificial obstacles without the rider putting his or her feet on the ground.