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The 'stupid' decision that changed MotoGP's Japanese GP
MotoGP riders and teams made a mistake not to sample the hard rear tyre until Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix - as it proved to be "incredible" and the best choice for performance
The Race
October 4, 2026
MotoGP riders and teams made a mistake not to sample the hard rear tyre until Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix - as it proved to be "incredible" and the best choice for performance
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