'But my opinion is when.....' - Miguel Oliveira opens up on MotoGP tyre pressure rule when track conditions are damp

Portuguese motorcyclist Miguel Oliveira feels that the minimum tyre pressure rule should not apply when the full track is damp to avoid any jerks. Notably, the rider feels that by avoiding such minimum tyre pressure, one can ensure a safe ride and can move ostensibly. However, it seems that this was criticised by riders last year, and the tyre later went on to create the crash.

Meanwhile, Miguel has revealed that the tyre pressure should be less than 1.8 bar for this year, especially so that it can give the riders more margin to play with the same. The 29-year-old rider revealed that he was not on the track, which is very normal and can help them easily with their lives. Meanwhile, five riders were handed penalties for running under pressure of more than 30% at the Spanish Grand Prix Sprint.

“Anyway, tyre pressure rules when the track is damp, like [in the sprint] should not be in place in my opinion because it’s not this 0.05 bar pressure that’s going to give you the answer to do a good performance. But it’s the rule, it is what it is. But my opinion is when the conditions are stable everyone is able to comply with the rules and it’s a bit easier,” said Miguel Oliveira.

For me it was like guys inside of a car, they drive left corners all the time: Miguel Oliveira

Moreover, the 29-year-old legendalso talks about how MotoGP looks too easy these days owing to the better facilities. However, the great rider talks about how it is not as easy to ride as it seems on TV.

“When you get inside of a sport you get inside what it means, and you understand it’s not as simple as it looks on TV. We could use a bit of that in MotoGP also. I think people who can come and watch us live, they can appreciate that it’s difficult. But not from home. I think it looks too easy from home nowadays. No For me it was like guys inside of a car, they drive left corners all the time," he added further.