Team KTM's Brad Binder says that the amount of traction or grip that Michelin's MotoGP tyres offered was "insane" after finishing his first race in the rain at the French Grand Prix.
Binder along with other rookie riders such as Alex Marquez, Fabio Quartararo, Iker Lecuona, Joan Mir, Francesco Bagnaia and Miguel Oliveira had limited experience riding in rain and so during the initial stages of the race, all of them were figuring out the amount of grip wet tyres provided.
Binder mentioned that he struggled to "figure out how much grip there really was" from the wet tyres.
"It was my first wet race I've had on the GP bike," he said on Sunday.
"At the beginning I rode like it was wet, but the amount of grip that was available was insane compared to what I'm used to especially comparing to how things are on the Moto2 Dunlops.
"It took me a long time to really figure out how much grip there really was on offer and I started to do better after about 15 laps.
"But by that time everyone had disappeared by a long way.
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"A bit disappointed, but at least I finished and now for next time if there's a wet race at least I know what to expect.
"So, I think it was a good learning experience in the end.
"I didn't expect it to be so grippy. The amount of grip is insane and you can open the throttle like crazy and you barely spin or anything.
"It's just something I never really expected.
"Going forward now at least now I know that's how the tyres are and they give you so much feedback.
"The limit was so much further than I expected."
KTM rider Lecuona also faced the tough task of adapting to Michelin's wet tyre.
