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Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli made its MotoGP debut in a private one-day test at Misano after last week’s San Marino Grand Prix
Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli made its MotoGP debut in a private one-day test at Misano after last week’s San Marino Grand Prix, marking a significant step in the future transition from Michelin in 2027. Test riders from each MotoGP factory were involved in evaluating the new tyres to understand their performance and impact on bike balance, crucial for design considerations. Early indications suggest that the Pirellis are performing similarly to the current tyres, reducing the need for a major redesign effort for the engineers. Despite using current machines designed for Michelin, test riders achieved comparable lap times with the new Pirelli tyres during the test. The successful Misano test is seen as the first step in Pirelli’s return to the world championship, with positive feedback and valuable data gathered to guide further tyre development. The upcoming transition to Pirelli tyres in 2027 represents a significant change for MotoGP, but initial impressions indicate a promising future for the series.
