Michelin to supply WorldSBK/SSP/SPB/WCR grids from 2027

Michelin and Pirelli commerce paddocks

Breaking information this night confirms a big improvement in worldwide bike racing, as Michelin and Pirelli will successfully swap roles throughout MotoGP and WorldSBK beginning in 2027.

Whereas Pirelli had beforehand been introduced as the brand new tyre provider for MotoGP from the 2027 season, it has now been confirmed that Michelin will take over because the Official Tyre Provider for the FIM Superbike World Championship.

The newly introduced five-year partnership between Michelin and Dorna Sports activities will run by way of to 2031 and contains unique tyre provide throughout all WorldSBK classes: WorldSBK, WorldSSP, the newly launched World Sportbike (WorldSPB) class, and the FIM Ladies’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR).

Michelin have stepped up their involvement within the ASBK paddock in recent times and might be again in WorldSBK from 2027.

Pirelli will proceed in its present function because the Official Tyre Provider for WorldSBK by way of to the tip of the 2026 season. The Italian producer will keep its dedication to supporting groups and riders on the highest degree of production-based racing, whereas persevering with to refine and evolve its tyre expertise portfolio.

This strategic shift marks a brand new period for each collection and their respective tyre companions, with every model bringing many years of motorsport experience to their new roles.

Matthieu Bonardel – Director of Michelin Motorsport

“We’re very happy to have the ability to commit so rapidly to a world-class bike racing championship beginning in 2027. The WorldSBK gives a great surroundings to deliver our applied sciences even nearer to these utilized by all riders, whether or not on the observe or on the highway. The viewers of this championship is especially made up of fanatics who personal tremendous sport bikes. For them, we are going to do all the things potential to ship high-quality leisure, supported by tires with excellent efficiency.”

Michelin have been using ASBK this season to gain some valuable data — Michelin have been utilizing ASBK this season to realize some helpful information

Having already achieved success within the WorldSBK championship within the early 2000s — with 12 titles gained in an open-competition surroundings — Michelin is reconnecting with a self-discipline that completely aligns with its highway bike primarily based ambitions.