Michelin Oversees Motorcycle Racing Tire Development
Piero Taramasso, head of Michelin Motorsport's Moto division, is responsible for the company's tire operations in international motorcycle racing. His role ensures Michelin tires meet high standards for quality, performance, and reliability.
Piero Taramasso, head of Michelin Motorsport's Moto division, oversees the company's tire activities across global motorcycle racing events. Taramasso began his career at Michelin as a quality technician before transitioning to car tire testing. His current responsibilities include global supervision of premier motorcycle series such as MotoGPTM, rallycross, enduro, and desert racing.
Taramasso's work focuses on ensuring that Michelin's racing tires adhere to the company's rigorous quality, performance, and reliability standards. This role is crucial in maintaining Michelin's reputation for high-technology tires within the demanding motorsport environment.
Michelin's involvement in racing serves as a key platform for developing and testing new tire technologies. Experiences gained from competitive racing are subsequently integrated into Michelin's road-use tire offerings.