Michelin in the news

Two hotels, Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa and Hostellerie de Levernois, received a Michelin Key for their outstanding guest experiences and unique offerings near Dijon.

Former Michelin Guide director Michael Ellis advises assessing restaurant menus for slow-cooked dishes and short, changing specials to avoid tourist traps, noting that endless menus with generic items are a red flag.

Michelin's Blanzy factory, with partners and volunteers, cleaned the Bourbince river, collecting three tons of waste.

Michelin's reinforced hard tire for the MotoGP Japan Grand Prix surprised riders with its performance and durability on the new Motegi circuit after initial reluctance.

Biotech Open Platform, an industrial tool located at Michelin Innovation Park Cataroux, is now active and assists companies in scaling up biotechnological innovations from laboratory to industrial production.

Michelin will modernize tire retreading, Bolloré family regains Havas control, Danone targets India for growth, Arverne expands French lithium exploration, and Pusterla 1880 closes a factory due to Gucci order decline.

Michelin's stock saw a 1.51% rise to €33.52, outperforming declining market indices, despite a 4.66% monthly decrease and an unfavorable exchange rate effect on revenue.

Renault appoints Carine Damois, former Deputy CFO of Michelin Group, as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective November 14, 2026.

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta hosted the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season finale, featuring multiple races and a large crowd.

JP Morgan maintains its 'overweight' rating and 42 EUR target price for Michelin.

Michelin tires performed exceptionally on Motegi's new asphalt, leading to record-breaking speeds and successful adaptation of tire strategy during the MotoGP event.

Renault SA is appointing Carine Damois, Michelin's Deputy CFO, as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Duncan Minto amid significant changes in the automotive industry.

Airbus made several changes to its board of directors, including the co-optation of ASML's CEO and the selection of Michelin's CEO as new non-executive directors.

Brad Binder's team adopted an overly conservative bike setup for the Japanese MotoGP, anticipating a fragile hard-option rear tyre that proved more durable than expected, leading to a disappointing 11th-place finish.

The Michelin Man, Bibendum, has transformed from a cigar-smoking, spectacle-wearing figure in 1898 to a slimmer, more dynamic character today, mirroring changes in tire technology and societal norms, with his iconic white color reflecting the original hue of natural rubber tires.

Car Blanche Aston Martin and Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG won their respective classes at Motul Petit Le Mans, while Paul Miller Racing BMW and Winward Racing secured season championships.

Michelin mandated a reinforced hard rear tire for the MotoGP Japan race due to safety concerns from soft tire degradation, prompting an extended warm-up for teams to adapt to the unfamiliar compound.

Michelin faced tire issues at Motegi, leading to the withdrawal of soft tires and a strong recommendation for hard tires for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Michelin withdrew a soft-option tire from the Japanese MotoGP due to chunking issues and deemed a remaining medium-option tire risky, recommending a hard-option for the race.

Michelin removes the softest rear tire from allocation for the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi after several instances of delamination and blistering during the sprint race, attributed to high internal temperatures on the new asphalt.