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Pirelli will become the official and exclusive tyre supplier for the Moto2 and Moto3 classes from 2024 to 2026 inclusive. This new three-year deal, currently being finalised, will see the Italian tyre brand become an integral part of the two classes. The announcement was supposed to be made in Assen, but the substance doesn't change.
Pirelli already has a long legacy as the sole supplier for all classes of the Superbike World Championship and it will now supply DIABLO Superbike slick tyres to both classes, reflecting a choice in line with Pirelli’s philosophy ‘We sell what we race, we race what we sell’.
The deal also extends across the Road to MotoGP as Pirelli become the official and sole tyre supplier for all classes of the Finetwork FIM JuniorGP World Championship, the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup, the Northern Talent Cup and the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, joining their established commitment to the FIM MiniGP World Series.
Further details on the supply and type of tyres that will be used will be disclosed in due course.
Aldo Nicotera, Senior Vice-President and Head of Moto and Cycling Pirelli declared: "We are proud that Dorna has chosen us to become the new Moto2 and Moto3 supplier for the next three seasons. This is further recognition of our authority in motorsport and also a clear sign of appreciation for the work we have been carrying out in the Superbike World Championship for 20 years. With this new supply agreement, we will accompany the young hopefuls of motorcycling to the top competitions, WorldSBK and MotoGP. And, faithful to the philosophy that has distinguished us for years, we will do so by continuing to use standard products on sale in the market and available for purchase to all motorcyclists."
Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer, Dorna Sports added: "We’re super happy to welcome Pirelli to the paddock as the sole tyre supplier for Moto2 and Moto3, and across the Road to MotoGP. These Championships are the best example in motorsport of strong feeder classes that also stand alone as high-level competitions, in terms of both their sporting and commercial value. So we’re very happy to have seen such a high level of interest from Pirelli and to reach this agreement. Welcoming a new partner also underlines our sport’s strong connections and relationships with the industry, and we’re very much looking forward to working with Pirelli across a number of areas, including performance, road-relevance and, of course, sustainability."
