The partnership between World SBK and Pirelli, which began back in 2004, has been further extended to the end of the 2023 season following the signing of a new deal at the weekend.
Pirelli will be the exclusive tyre supplier to all classes including the WorldSSP300 and the new Yamaha R3 bLU cRU European Cup.
As part of the agreement, Dorna and Pirelli have recognised the advancement in performance of supersport and small displacement machines, and they have therefore confirmed that each and every class will be riding on the Italian manufacturer’s Diablo Superbike Slick range.
Marc Saurina, Executive Director, Commercial, Marketing and Media depts. of Dorna WSBK Organization said:
“Having Pirelli on board until 2023 is brilliant news for the Championship, and to reach the milestone of the longest running sole tyre supplier really shows this strong and solid relationship we have, and 2023 will see the 20th season of this successful partnership. Providing the entirety of the WorldSBK paddock with Pirelli tyres, and continuing to see the development at the forefront of tyre technology, is really something I and we all welcome, I look forward to our future together.”
Giorgio Barbier, Director of Sport Activities of Pirelli’s Motorcycle Business Unit further stated:
“I have been following this Championship for Pirelli since the beginning of our adventure as a Single Tyre Supplier for all classes and I am naturally satisfied with this renewal because it will allow us to continue working to offer riders , as well as all motorcyclists in the world, the best performance that can be found in motorcycle racing tyres. Starting next year, with the switch to slick tyres for all classes, we will see further significant performance improvements. In particular the WorldSSP class will certainly benefit from changes in front profile, compounds and structure, while the new 190/60 rear size will bring the class to the performance of the superbikes of a few years ago. As for the WorldSSP300, the use of slick tyres will help not to trigger ‘tearing’ in historically colder morning sessions thanks also to the development of a dedicated SC2 rear compound that will be alternated with the SC1”.
