Bradley Smith predicts that he will start each of this year's MotoGP rounds with two very different set-ups on his Monster Yamaha Tech 3 machines. One bike will be close to what he would have run with the former Bridgestone tyres, while the other will 'evolve' based on ever-increasing information about the new Michelin tyres. The reason for the split is that the French rubber has behaved very differently in the two official outings since the end of the 2015 season. In November's Valencia test, major set-up changes were required for the Michelins, with many riders suffering front-end falls. But by Sepang earlier this month, Michelin had made a substantial step with their front tyres and, in...
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