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Ducati one-two “in yellow” with Pirelli SCX development tire

June 3, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pole man Bautista wins the first race of the Pirelli Emilia-Romagna Round ahead of teammate Rinaldi; Ducati also takes the win in WorldSSP with Bulega whereas Ieraci wins in WorldSSP300 The first day […]

Pirelli race kilometers travel 8 times the distance from the Earth to the Moon

June 1, 2023 Michael Le Pard

A collaboration with a record duration, based on technological innovation with a direct impact on road tyre development 2.9 million race kilometres covered by7, equal to almost 8 times the distance from the Earth to […]

New extra soft tire development from Pirelli for riders

May 30, 2023 Michael Le Pard

The new development extra soft tyre should ensure greater consistency of performance over distance; meanwhile, a new development set for the 300 class riders In the fifth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, which will […]

Bautista-Ducati hat trick with Pirelli SC1 front and SCX B0800 rear

May 7, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista is once again uncatchable in Spain, winning all the races; first win for Sofuoglu and historic one-two for MV Agusta in WorldSSP with Gennai winning in WorldSSP300 After dominating in Phillip Island […]

Winning ways in WorldSSP300 & WorldSSP with Pirelli

May 6, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pole position and the win for the Spanish Ducati rider in Barcelona gambling on the SCX B0800 rear and SC1 front; yet another win for Bulega in WorldSSP with Jeffrey Buis back to his winning […]

Sole Supplier to FIM Superbike World Championship until 2026

May 5, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli is confirmed Sole Supplier to the FIM Superbike World Championship until 2026 A unique collaboration, in terms of duration, within international motorsports, as the partnership celebrates its 20 year milestone WorldSBK is confirmed as […]

Historic debut in 20 years of Pirelli in Superbike WorldSBK

May 2, 2023 Michael Le Pard

02 May 2023 A FRONT PIRELLI SC0 MAKES ITS RACE DEBUT In Barcelona, the WorldSBK riders will have a soft SC0 solution available for the front for the first time in history The Circuit […]

FIM World Superbike Championship was dominated entirely by Ducati

April 23, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista-Ducati: test of strength using all the Pirelli tyres The Spaniard wins all the races of the Pirelli Dutch Round using both the standard and the development SCX at the rear; brace for Bulega in […]

Ducati aces take it all on Saturday at WorldSBK Pirelli Dutch Round

April 22, 2023 Michael Le Pard

22 April 2023 Ducati aces take it all on Saturday at the Pirelli Dutch Round In Assen Bautista continues his trend of wins choosing the SCX B0800 development rear and the SC1 front; yet another […]

Pirelli’s focus on direct comparisons between WorldSBK & WorldSSP solutions

April 17, 2023 Michael Le Pard

In Assen, which this year hosts the first European and 300 class round, Pirelli’s focus is on direct comparisons between some solutions After the first two rounds held in Australia and Indonesia, the FIM Superbike […]

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BEST BRAND AWARD 2023: TUNER

March 24, 2023 Michael Le Pard

BRABUS, NUMBER SEVENTEEN! BRABUS AGAIN VOTED THE BEST TUNING BRAND In this readers’ poll, 57.9 percent of votes went to the world-famous luxury mobility brand. This prestigious award once again honors the achievements of the […]

Ducati gambles on the softest Pirelli tyres to win WorldSSP

March 4, 2023 Michael Le Pard

With an unconventional decision, the Spaniard chooses the SCX development tyre in B800 specification for the rear and the SC1 at the front; WorldSSP Race 1 goes to Oncu Yet another victory, his […]

Soft vs Extra Soft: Tire solutions that guarantee more grip in the heat

February 27, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Compared to 2022, rear allocation has been revised towards softer choices: out goes SC1 and in comes SCQ Pirelli has decided to bring softer rear tyres, compared to those chosen in 2022, for the Indonesian […]

Australian weather enjoyed playing tricks on riders at Superbike World Championship

February 26, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Bautista surfing to the win in Race 1 with Pirelli DIABLO Rain Ducati riders protagonists on the first day of racing at Phillip Island; Bulega wins on WorldSSP debut The first day of racing in […]

Pirelli Domination: Over 100 international and national motorcycling competitions

February 15, 2023 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli’s 2023 motorcycle racing season is underway in the name of technological innovation Focus on DIABLO Superbike: debut of a SC0 front compound, consolidation of the SCQ rear compound, new front size for SSP and […]

Fourth generation of DIABLO Supercorsa tires announced

January 16, 2023 Michael Le Pard

PIRELLI UNVEILS THE NEW DIABLO SUPERCORSA: SPORT tires PAR EXCELLENCE FROM WORLDSBK 15 years of history and four generations of motorcycle tires that express the pinnacle of Pirelli’s sporting DNA Two versions: SC, in various […]

From Pirelli rain tyres to slicks for Jonathan Rea’s win in Race 1

November 19, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The start on a wet but drying track resulted in an unusual race with pit stop to change tyres won by the Northern Irish rider, success for Montella in WorldSSP after an entertaining duel with […]

WorldSBK Pirelli Indonesian Round ended with second place for Ducati

November 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Bautista manages Race-1 perfectly, closing in second position. Solid comeback by Rinaldi from P9 to P5. Bulega finished sixth in SuperSport. Race-1 of the Pirelli Indonesian Round ended with second place for Bautista, who defended […]

High expectations for Pirelli Indonesian Round WorldSBK

November 9, 2022 Michael Le Pard

After a long journey, the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team arrived on the Island of Lombok (Indonesia) and is already hard at work preparing for the eleventh event of the 2022 WorldSBK season, which will conclude in […]

Pirelli at the foot of the Andes for WorldSBK

October 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

At the San Juan Villicum circuit in Argentina, the battle between the championship leader Bautista, Razgatlioglu and Rea is renewed TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT The tenth round of the FIM Superbike World Championship, […]

Italian rider was protagonist of extremely positive WorldSSP Friday

October 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team got off to a convincing start in Pirelli Portuguese Round. Michael Rinaldi and Alvaro Bautista finished second and fifth, respectively, in the combined standings. The Italian rider was the protagonist of an extremely positive Friday. After […]

Tires chosen by Pirelli for Portuguese rollercoaster WorldSBK

October 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, with its undulating format, blind corners and sharp braking, subjects the tyres to significant lateral and longitudinal loads TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT The ninth round of the 2022 […]

2023 Performance & Fun with Ducati and Guzzi

September 26, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Looking for more sporty riding and more enhanced fun? Ducati and Moto Guzzi just may have the answer for you! 2023 Performance & Fun with Ducati and Guzzi with their 2 new 2023 models, the […]

Long summer break draws to close WorldSBK Pirelli French Round

September 8, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The long summer break draws to a close. After five weeks, Alvaro Bautista, Michael Rinaldi and the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team will be back on track tomorrow in the free practice for the Pirelli […]

WorldSBK season starts from Magny-Cours and Pirelli

September 5, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Certainties and latest updates for the riders at the Pirelli French round The second part of the WorldSBK season starts from Magny-Cours and Pirelli, Event Main Sponsor of the round, has selected standard range solutions […]

Emperor and Empress of Pirelli Most WorldSSP and WorldSBK

August 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Turkish rider wins both the Superpole Race and Race 2, double win for Baldassarri in WorldSSP and victory in 300 for Victor Steeman FOCUS ON THE SUPERPOLE RACE (asphalt: 37°C / air: 25° C) In […]

Love at first sight for Pirelli racers

July 31, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Love at first sight for the new Pirelli SC0 development tyre and Race 1 goes to Bautista The Spaniard gives Ducati their 1000th podium, Baldassarri dominates in WorldSSP from pole position, and Garcia takes his […]

Inspiration Friday: World Ducati Week 2022

Inspiration Friday #208: World Ducati Week 2022

July 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

What do Newport Beach, Vancouver, Paris, Miami, New Delhi, Rome, Mexico City, Sydney, Valencia, New York, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Singapore, Seoul, Hangzhou, Bangkok and Ingolstadt have in common? It’s Inspiration Friday #208: World Ducati Week […]

‘Soft landing’ for Pirelli at Donington Park for the fifth WorldSBK round

July 13, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli focuses on softer solutions in the range with SCQ, SC0 and SCX at the rear and SC1 at the front. WorldSSP returns to the British circuit for the first time in three years […]

WorldSBK & WorldSSP Misano Pirelli Recap

June 12, 2022 Michael Le Pard

The Spaniard wins Race 2 as well whilst Razgatlioglu limits the damage by taking the Superpole Race, seventh consecutive win in WorldSSP for Aegerter FOCUS ON THE SUPERPOLE RACE (asphalt: 44°C / air: 27°C) Extremely varied […]

Record upon record for Pirelli at the Estoril WorldSBK round

May 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

With SC1 front and SCX rear, Álvaro Bautista wins Race 1 and tightens his grip on the championship lead; Dominique Aegerter takes victory in WorldSSP FOCUS ON SUPERPOLE WorldSBK In qualifying, thanks to […]

Two new soft compounds for the first of two WorldSBK rounds in Portugal

May 17, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Standard SC1 and development solution at the front; SCQ, SCX and SC0 at the rear for Estoril, a demanding circuit for tyres TYRE OPTIONS FOR THIS CIRCUIT For the third WorldSBK round of the season, […]

New tire compound makes its official WSBK 2022 season debut

April 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Pirelli announces tyre options for the pre-season test of the WSBK 2022 season; the extra soft SCQ compound makes its official debut The Italian brand will be present at MotorLand Aragón, in Spain, as the […]

Crashes at Pirelli Indonesian Round marked end of 2021 WorldSBK season

November 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Pirelli Indonesian Round marked the end of the 2021 WorldSBK season for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, which saw Scott Redding and Michael Ruben Rinaldi finishing respectively third and fifth in the Superbike World Championship, won by Toprak Razgatlioglu (Yamaha). […]

ITAWorldSBK Super Friday FB Ducati domination

June 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Michael Ruben Rinaldi starts his “Home GP” in a great way giving to the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team the first place in the free practice for the Pirelli Made in Italy Emilia-Romagna Round, third […]

Strange WorldSBK bad weather conditions Aragón test

April 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Bad Weather Disrupts GRT Yamaha’s Second Test in Aragón Just over a week after the last test session, the GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team was back at the MotorLand Aragón circuit on Wednesday 21 and Thursday […]

Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team wraps up one-day private test at Autodromo di Imola

April 25, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The two Aruba.it Racing – Ducati riders Álvaro Bautista and Chaz Davies wrapped up a one-day private test today that the Borgo Panigale squad organized at the Autodromo di Imola in preparation for the Italian […]

Aprilia Racers Days Track Experience Program

April 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Aprilia USA is excited to announce Aprilia Racers Days – an on-track experience where enthusiasts have the ability to ride the latest offerings from Aprilia, in an environment that inspired the models created by the […]

Michelin Sets New Standard in Wet and Dry Performance with the MICHELIN Road 5 Motorcycle Tire

November 3, 2017 Michael Le Pard

GREENVILLE, S.C., Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Michelin today announced the MICHELIN® Road 5, its newest motorcycle tire, designed specifically for sport touring motorcycles with patented technologies that provide riders with enhanced grip, comfort, and stability, particularly […]