Ducati 848 Challenge Joins Pirelli in British Superbike Partnership

Pirelli has announced that it will fit its Diablo Supercorsa tyres to the Ducati 848 Evo in the Ducati 848 Challenge – a new official partner of the MCE British Superbike Series 2011. Ducati is a long-time partner of Pirelli, with “an exclusive 100 per cent original equipment fitment deal.” Pirelli also recently agreed terms with the British Superbike and Supersport classes for sole tyre supply until 2015. The 848 Challenge will visit five British Superbike rounds and also go on tour to Monza and Assen. The Diablo Supercorsa has “broken numerous records in this year’s British and World Supersport Championships,” says Pirelli. Full 848 Challenge Series listings can be found below.

Ducati UK managing director Tim Maccabee commented: ”We have extremely strong ties between the two brands so it seems only natural as we look to a full partnership with British Superbikes we utilise the existing great relationship with the series, Ducati and Pirelli. We are also excited to be able to offer our riders tyres of such a high level as those used in both British and World Superbikes.”
 
Director of Pirelli Moto UK Giovanni Tolasi added: “It is good to see another racing class using Pirelli within the British Superbike series and the fact that is with an Italian marque is fantastic! Our logistics team has great experience in British Supersport with the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsas in both durability and outright performance, so we should see fast and competitive racing with lap times falling.”

Ducati 848 Challenge Provisional Calendar
 
22-25 April: Brands Hatch BSB
6-8 May: Assen (TBC)
9-10 July: Monza (TBC)
5-7 August: Brands Hatch BSB
27-29 August: Cadwell Park BSB
3 September: Castle Combe
23-25 September: Silverstone BSB
7-9 October: Brands Hatch BSB