Pirelli Chosen as BRC Control Tyre

Pirelli has been selected as the control tyre for the Tesco 99 Octane MSA British Rally Championship (BRC). A three-year agreement between Pirelli Tyres and the BRC will lead to, in the view of the BRC, a more equal competition in which the driver’s talent and ability can be showcased during the six-round championship. The decision to switch to a single tyre supplier comes after a control fuel was successfully introduced at the start of the 2006 season.

“A control tyre from a single supplier means another step towards a level playing field,” said BRC Manager, Mark Taylor. “This will further highlight talent and cut out an element of the unknown when it comes to tyre decisions. It should also provide even closer competition on the stages.”

Pirelli Motorsport Director, Paul Hembrey, commented “Pirelli has over 30 years of rally heritage, and is delighted to be chosen as the tyre partner for the reinvigorated BRC.” He added that “this is an exciting time for British rallying, and one that will evolve the BRC to once again be the premium national rally championship in the world.”

Pirelli have said they intend to utilise their very latest tyre technology in what they believe is ‘Britain’s most exciting and dynamic motorsport championship.’