Michelin says it never believed Aprilia’s early-season dominance was linked to the use of stiffer rear tyres, insisting the Noale factory simply has “something extra” over its MotoGP rivals. <br>Aprilia opened the new campaign with three grands prix wins and a sprint victory, which placed it comfortably at the top of the standings ahead of the first European race at Jerez later this ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/michelin-aprilias-motogp-advantage-not-due-to-special-rear-tyres-they-have-something-extra/10811212/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>