MICHELIN Motorsport is delighted to be working with Panis-Barthez Compétition from the very start of its history. Choosing the right partners is crucial for Michelin, especially in such a fiercely competitive arena as the LM P2 class in the ELMS and at Le Mans which permits open competition between tire firms. We know the ability of the staff that Panis-Barthez Compétition has recruited and we are confident that they will be a force to be reckoned with, even in their first season. MICHELIN Motorsport will provide Panis-Barthez Compétition's Ligier JS P2-Nissan with our latest-generation LM P2 endurance racing tires. Our engineering team worked hard on their performance and longevity over the winter break. In addition to the sporting stakes, competing alongside quality partners allows us to collect data that can then be dialled into our future road tires. Our work with Panis-Barthez Compétition fits perfectly with this development process.

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