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MotoGP, A NEW ERA BEGINS BENEATH THE STARS!
MotoGP takes its first step into the 2024 season with a groundbreaking change, shaping the future of motorsport! Italian tire giant Pirelli will replace Michelin, the dominant force in Formula 1 for years, and will offer tires specifically designed for the Royal Class (MotoGP). This strategic move will come into effect officially in 2025 and will mark the end of the 10-year Michelin partnership. The transition to 850cc engines will allow Pirelli tires to first cover the MotoGP tracks in 2027!
A Signature of a New Age: Pirelli’s Entry into MotoGP
In this massive project, the first step towards the 850cc engine transition was taken in 2025 at the Misano test track. KTM was the first to introduce this innovative technology on asphalt. However, the most exciting part of this transition was seeing Pirelli’s approach to these new engines.
Data and Collaboration: The Key to the Future
Pirelli Rennsportchef Giorgio Barbieri stated to SPEEDWEEK.com, “MotoGP is not a new class. This is part of the activities we do in the world of sport. Everyone in our organization understands what it means. MotoGP is a completely different creature. However, we are also trying to focus on the basic aspects of the task.” Barbieri emphasized that the biggest challenge was not knowing which engines would be equipped. He added that the 850cc engines were new for everyone and that manufacturers couldn’t predict how they would handle them. However, after the tests, he was surprised to find that five manufacturers were open and collaborative.
A Different Approach from Superbike
Barbier said, “When we came to the Superbike World Championship, we were ‘nobody.’ The others were like gods. It took a long time to get through this, we learned a lot and we still help each other. We want to transfer this help to MotoGP as well.” This approach is based on a development strategy based on data and experience, and shows that the successes of previous Moto2 and Moto3 projects will also be used in this new project. Currently, they are only working with data from four tracks, and this shows that the road is just beginning.
The Future is Here: A New Beginning in Brno
Pirelli will conduct its first official tests for the 850cc engines with a 3-week program in Brno. This offers all manufacturers an opportunity to test the new technology and for Pirelli to assess its tires.
Don’t miss this exciting new era!
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