Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • Rubber & Plastics News
Subscribe
  • My Account
  • LogIn
  • News
  • Technology Focus
    • Features
    • Technical Papers
    • Analysis: Rubber mixing plants of the future
      Analysis: US probes dumping by ESBR suppliers
      Opinion: Tire labels stuck in a rut
      Analysis: NR pricing takes one step forward, two steps back
    • Technical paper: Varying Si-substituents for rubber silanes
      White paper: Role of tire innerliners in improving 'in-use rolling resistance'
      White paper: Why tire air retention matters now more than ever
      Nippon Soda: Use of 1,2-polybutadiene in CSM rubber applications
  • Events
    • ERJ Events
    • ERJ Livestreams & Webinars
    • Industry Events
    • Journey to Automation Awards 2020
      Sustainability: Top 10 E4S projects table
  • Maps & Reports
  • People
  • Directory
  • Digital Edition
  • Brainiac
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. News
June 29, 2005 12:00 AM

Michelin changes F1 tyre design model following Indianapolis investigation

ERJ Staff
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print

    Clermont-Ferrand, France--Michelin has concluded its investigations into the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis, and has said that the tyres did the job they were designed to do, but the design was inadequate for the speeds and loads on the circuit.

    Michelin said in a statement, "The Michelin investigations have revealed that the loads exerted on the rear left tyre through Turn 13 at Indianapolis were far [higher than] the highest estimations of Michelin's engineers." The company concluded, "Michelin has revised its simulation model for 'banked' corners such as Turn 13 at Indianapolis in view of the special effects caused by this corner."

    Michelin said the company had been unable to test on the Indianapolis circuit prior to the 2005 Grand Prix, and in the event, "the situation through [turn 13] turned out to be altered by the extreme combination of the speed, lateral acceleration and additional dynamic load. As a consequence of the inability to test on the circuit, said Michelin, its engineers "had to carry out simulation work based on the results of less severe testing at other venues and on estimations concerning the specific conditions likely to be met at Indianapolis in 2005.


    This is an external link and should open in a new window. ERJ is not responsible for the content of external sites.

    Statement from Michelin

    Press releases from Michelin

    RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
    Michelin targets 'around & beyond tires' in new strategy
    Michelin targets 'around & beyond tires' in new strategy
    Kuraray resumes production at Texas plants
    Kuraray resumes production at Texas plants
    BPF online event to study REACH post-Brexit
    BPF online event to study REACH post-Brexit
    Free Newsletters

    Breaking news and in-depth coverage of essential topics delivered straight to your inbox.

    Subscribe today

    Get the latest news impacting the European rubber industry, from breaking news to razor-sharp analysis, in print and online.

    Subscribe now
    Connect with Us
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter
    • Youtube

    Logo
    Contact Us

    @ 2019 European Rubber Journal. 
    European Rubber Journal is published bi-monthly by NUERJ Ltd.

    Registered Office: Castle House, 89 High Street,
    Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 2DF, United Kingdom. 

    Tel. + 44 (0)203 196 0141 

    Registered No. 13104613 England

    Email: [email protected]

    Website www.european-rubber-journal.com

    Customer service 

    Tel. + 44 (0)203 196 0141 

     

    Resources
    • About us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Media Kit
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    • Sitemap
    Legal
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    Copyright © 2021. NUERJ LTD. All Rights Reserved.
    • News
    • Technology Focus
      • Features
      • Technical Papers
    • Events
      • ERJ Events
      • ERJ Livestreams & Webinars
      • Industry Events
    • Maps & Reports
    • People
    • Directory
    • Digital Edition
    • Brainiac