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‘Debut’ challenge for Pirelli Moto2, Moto3 tyres in Japan

Pirelli and the Motorcycle World Championship paddock visit the Motegi Mobility Resort, formerly known as Twin Ring Motegi, for the Japanese Grand Prix (4-6 October) in a rare novel challenge for the tyre supplier. While Pirelli has competed on some races in the domestic All Japan Road Race Championship, it has never raced with either the Moto2 and Moto3 classes or other major international competitions at the circuit, meaning it has little data to rely on. As a result, Pirelli has opted for the standard tyres from the Diablo Superbike range included in this year’s standard allocation, albeit in greater quantities for some compounds.

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30th September 2024/by Andrew

Pirelli increases quantity of tyres for Moto2, Moto3 at British GP

Motorsport

Moto2 and Moto3 riders will return to the track at Silverstone’s British Grand Prix (2-4 August) following a four-week break. Tyre supplier Pirelli will help riders tackle the 5.9km track, the longest on the calendar and one of the fastest, with an increased allocation of eight front tyres for both classes, while Moto3 will be supplied with six hard C1096 rear development compound tyres. Pirelli’s vast knowledge of Silverstone has informed this decision, according to motorcycle racing director Giorgio Barbier, with its data showing the high lateral load put on tyres by the circuit’s faster corners.

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29th July 2024/by Andrew

New Catalunya Moto2, Moto3 records set on Pirelli rubber

Motorsport

The all-time track and race lap records for the Moto2 and Moto3 championships were substantially improved at Catalunya, continuing a streak of broken records broken on Pirelli tyres. The Diablo Superbike slicks helped riders reduce lap times on the Montmelò track.

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29th May 2024/by Andrew

Dunlop bows out of Grand Prix motorcycle racing

Motorsport

Last weekend’s MotoGP of Valencia not only concluded the 2023 season – it also marked the end of the Dunlop era in this motorsport event. The tyre brand, which locally is part of Goodyear, has been represented in Grand Prix racing since 1949. Despite its departure, Dunlop has reaffirmed its “commitment to top-level and world championship motorcycle motorsport,” which remains a “key component of the brand’s DNA.”

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27th November 2023/by Stephen

Pirelli to become exclusive tyre supplier to Moto2, Moto3

Motorsport

Pirelli

Pirelli has signed up to supply tyres exclusively to the Moto2 and Moto3 classes in 2024-26, replacing long-term supplier Dunlop. Pirelli calls the series “the strongest feeder classes in global motorsport.” The new three-year agreement is being finalised, with Pirelli set to become an integral part of the lightweight and intermediate classes of Grand Prix racing, adding to its portfolio of apex motorsport series supply deals. It will also supply various feeder series, known collectively as The Road to MotoGP. In global two-wheel racing, Pirelli is long-term exclusive tyre supplier to all classes of the Motul FIM Superbike World Championship. Pirelli will supply its Diablo Superbike slick tyres to both classes, following its strategy of closely aligning its racing and consumer products.

29th June 2023/by Andrew

Dunlop evolves tyre range for new Moto2 & Moto3 season

Motorsport

As the 2022 FIM Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships get underway this weekend, Dunlop respectively begins its 13th and 11th consecutive years as exclusive tyre supplier. In preparation for the packed schedule ahead, Dunlop recently tested new tyres during the official pre-season test held at Portugal’s Algarve circuit on 19-21 February.

3rd March 2022/by Stephen

Dunlop, Moto2 testing soft rear tyre at Jerez

Motorsport

The FIM Moto2 World Championship’s teams will be able to test Dunlop’s new soft rear tyre during practice and qualifying at Jerez this weekend. Dunlop says the in-event test will help new riders and teams get accustomed to the softer end of the Dunlop Moto2 range, which hasn’t been used since last October’s Teruel Grand Prix. It will also provide Dunlop with data on how the Jerez surface has evolved since its resurfacing in 2018.

29th April 2021/by Andrew

3 more years: Dunlop’s Moto2 & Moto3 tyre supply extended

Motorsport

The FIM Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships will continue racing on Dunlop tyres for at least another three years following the extension of Dunlop’s contract with Dorna Sports. This means that Dunlop, who has partnered with Grand Prix motorcycle racing since its inauguration in 1949, will exclusively supply the two classes until at least the end of the 2023 season.

13th November 2020/by Stephen

Liqui Moly becomes title sponsor of the MotoGP race in Teruel, Spain

Motorsport

Liqui Moly

The German motor oil and additive producer Liqui Moly will remain the exclusive lubricant supplier for the Moto2 and Moto3 motorcycle racing series until 2023. What is more, the company also secured the naming rights for the Aragon Grand Prix at short notice. It will be held from 23 to 25 October under the name Gran Premio Liqui Moly de Teruel.

26th August 2020/by Andrew

Dunlop brings new Moto2, Moto3 tyres to Spanish Grand Prix

Motorsport

To meet the power and torque upgrade of the 2019 Triumph powered Moto2 bike, perennial tyre supplier Dunlop has phased in the introduction of its new, larger rear tyre. The manufacturer stated that it supplied the 2018 tyre in the opening races of the year to allow teams to adapt to the new engine. With the season’s arrival in Europe at the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, Dunlop will introduce the 200/75R17 rear tyre, replacing the previous 195/75R17 tyre.

30th April 2019/by Andrew

MotoGP Dunlop prepared for Triumph power

Motorsport

This coming weekend marks the start of this year’s FIM Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships. The 19-round season begins in Qatar and continues through to a concluding round in Valencia, Spain in November. For Dunlop, this is its tenth season in Moto2 – the tyre maker has served as official tyre partner since the championship’s inception. Dunlop says it was chosen for this role after becoming the most successful tyre in the open-competition 250GP class that preceded it.

4th March 2019/by Stephen

Dunlop supports young talent on track to the top

Motorsport, UK News

Britain’s round of the FIM Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships take place at Silverstone’s GoPro British Grand Prix over the weekend of 24-26 August. The event marks the first appearance of the British Talent Cup (BTC) alongside the World Championships, supported by Dunlop tyres. The manufacturer states that it is using the BTC to support young talent coming up through the ranks by giving them the tyre knowledge and skills they need to progress. It aims to provide a pathway to MotoGP for British riders.

24th August 2018/by Andrew

Dunlop supporting young BTC talent at Silverstone

Motorsport

The UK round of the FIM Moto2 and Moto3 World Championships takes place at Silverstone’s GoPro British Grand Prix over the weekend of 24-26 August. The event marks the first appearance of the British Talent Cup alongside the World Championships.

23rd August 2018/by Stephen

Dunlop extends Moto2, Moto3 brand and technical partnerships

Motorsport

Since the Moto2 category of the F.I.M. Road Racing World Championship was launched in 2010, it has known only one tyre supplier. The same applies to the Moto3 class, which began in 2012 – both have run solely on Dunlop tyres since their inauguration. This status as official tyre supplier for both classes – which form an integral part of MotoGP race weekends – has now been extended to cover the 2018 to 2020 seasons. In addition to remaining as tyre supplier, Dunlop will also continue to promote its #ForeverForward Award.

29th November 2017/by Tyrepress Editors

Andrea Migno heads Dunlop’s #ForeverForward 2017 table

Motorsport

The most prolific overtaker in FIM Moto2 and Moto3 this year is Andrea Migno. The winner of the Moto3 Italian Grand Prix in June has thus been crowned
the 2017 Dunlop Forever Forward Champion after topping #ForeverForward league.

21st November 2017/by Tyrepress Editors

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