Pirelli continues as WSB supplier
Added on Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor
Pirelli continues as WSB supplier
Pirelli has agreed a deal to remain the official tyre supplier to the World Superbike Championship until the end of the 2015 season.
The tyre manufacturer, which is also the tyre supplier to the British Superbike Championship and Formula One championship, became the sole supplier to the WSB championship in 2004 and was originally contracted to provide tyres to the championship until the end of the 2012 season.
The new agreement will extend that commitment for the 2013, 2014 and 2015 championships, with Pirelli providing tyres for the FIM World Superbike Championship, Supersport World Championship, the Superstock 1000 FIM Cup and the UEM Superstock 600 European Championship.
“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, Motorcycle Division for Pirelli Tyre. “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.”
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 7 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.”
