Pirelli renews WSBK supply agreement
Pirelli’s tyre supply to the FIM Superbike World Championship will continue for a further three years. Infront Motor Sports has announced that the tyre maker’s current contract for the championship has been extended from 2013 through to the end of 2015. The agreement, as has been the case since the start of the collaboration between the two companies in 2004, will also include the exclusive supply of tyres for the FIM Supersport World Championship, the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup and the UEM Superstock 600 European Championship.
This additional renewal follows on from the 2010-2012 agreement between the two parties and Infront says it is above all testament to the “outstanding technical and working relationship” that has been established over the years and has “proved to be mutually beneficial to both partners.” Other important factors in Infront’s decision to renew Pirelli’s supply agreement were the Italian tyre maker’s working methods, tyre performance, reliability and durability plus top-level service quality.
According to the series organiser, the FIM Superbike World Championship has benefitted from stability, quality, competitiveness and fairness through its relationship with Pirelli, and one-make tyre supply is “fully in line” with the philosophy lying behind the four championships, namely to give all competitors the same level playing-field in terms of performance, service and costs. Infront adds that Pirelli’s ongoing research and development in collaboration with the world’s leading production-based racing championships has led to advances in advanced racing technology being transferred to its products for everyday use on the road.
“It is safe to say that the adoption of an exclusive one-make tyre supply has contributed to the growth and success of the FIM Superbike World Championship over the last eight years, and will continue to do so in the future,” stated Infront in a press release announcing the Pirelli contract’s renewal. Paolo Flammini, CEO of Infront Motor Sports, added: “We are delighted to be able to renew the contract with Pirelli until the completion of the 2015 season. Eight years of working together have provided results that go way beyond our highest expectations. Once again we can count on a tyre supplier, whose commitment to the product, service and development is second to none. The presence of seven manufacturers in World Superbike and full grids in all four classes requires a supplier who can guarantee total excellence from all points of view, and Pirelli have fully respected those guarantees, providing stability to the championships and contributing enormously to their success. We would like to thank them for their commitment and support and look forward once again to a long-term future together.”
“Pirelli is very happy to be chosen again as Official Tyre Supplier to World Superbike, the production-based world racing series which remains close to passionate fans,” stated Uberto Thun, managing director of Pirelli Tyre’s Motorcycle Division. “Our Diablo tyres’ performance and quality were key elements in helping Infront to again select us. This new contract confirms our dedication to WSBK, to the sport’s competitiveness, and to a flexible but continued tyre development guaranteeing the best racing tyres are made available.”
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