Pirelli to become MotoGP tyre supplier from 2027

In line with the 850cc bikes and new technical regulations that will be introduced to MotoGP in 2027, the category will also switch from Michelin to Pirelli tyres. This follows the Italian brand replacing Dunlop as the sole tyre supplier in Moto3 and Moto2 in 2024. The deal with MotoGP will run for five years (until the end of 2031) and include the MotoE World Championship switching to Pirelli tyres from 2027, too.

Michelin has been the official tyre supplier for the premier class since 2016, replacing Bridgestone, who was the exclusive supplier for seven years prior to that. In MotoE, Michelin has been sole tyre supplier for the electric bike championship since it was founded (as the MotoE World Cup) in 2019.

How Pirelli managed to wrestle the MotoGP tyre contact from Michelin is unclear, but it means that, in two years’ time, they will not only supply the entire grand prix paddock, but also the Red Bull Rookies Cup and all the Road to MotoGP junior feeder categories, as well as the Superbike and Supersport World Championships.

According to a statement released by MotoGP rights holder, Dorna, having a single tyre supplier across the entire grand prix paddock will “provide the perfect development ladder for the champions of tomorrow to hone their craft on their way to the top.”

Further details on the tyre allocations and specifications to be supplied by Pirelli will be announced in due course.

Until the new deal comes into effect, Michelin will continue to provide tyres, technical support and world-class technology to MotoGP under the current technical regulations, while their commitment to MotoE will see them continue to supply tyres with a high percentage of renewable and recycled materials, as part of that category’s focus on sustainability.