{"id":1879823,"date":"2026-04-13T13:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1879823"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:00:31","slug":"tardozzi-worldsbk-tyre-leap-linked-to-pirelli-motogp-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1879823","title":{"rendered":"Tardozzi: WorldSBK tyre leap linked to Pirelli MotoGP development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1272671_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Tardozzi: WorldSBK tyre leap linked to Pirelli MotoGP development<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ducati\u2019s Davide Tardozzi says Pirelli\u2019s MotoGP tyre development is behind last season\u2019s boost in WorldSBK performance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Peter McLaren <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-13T14:00:31+01:00\">13 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1272671_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1272671_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1272671_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1272671_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1272671_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1272671_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1272671_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1272671_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1272671_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Toprak Razgatlioglu, Nicolo Bulega, 2025 Estoril WorldSBK round.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold and Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Davide Tardozzi believes development of Pirelli\u2019s future MotoGP tyres has led to significant performance gains in the World Superbike Championship.<\/p>\n<p>Pirelli\u2019s prototype MotoGP tyres remain something of a mystery, with all development to date being carried out behind closed doors in private tests.<\/p>\n<p>However, Ducati MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi believes Pirelli has also using been using its current position as WorldSBK tyre supplier to develop the future grand prix rubber.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m certain that the progress made in the Superbike World Championship over the past year and a half is related to the work Pirelli is doing for MotoGP,\u201d Tardozzi told <em>Speedweek.com<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the past, Pirelli tyres would degrade towards the end of races, but that\u2019s no longer the case.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cEven though the engine displacement is reduced [to 850cc], the motorcycles will have more power and less weight than a Superbike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis means more stress on the tires. Pirelli is aware of this &#8211; and they\u2019re already showing that they\u2019re taking action.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c788d2525dd53b00d909cb2f3156e0c9c620671064c8fe38f900e5a1f10a9036\">  \u201cNot impossible\u201d for Nicolo Bulega to make MotoGP move without Ducati   \u201cTime will tell\u201d if \u201ccourageous\u201d Yamaha V4 strategy was right <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIn some races in 2025, Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega were 20 seconds faster than the previous year &#8211; that\u2019s not down to the bike or the rider, that\u2019s down to the tyres.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The next Pirelli MotoGP group test is expected to be held at Misano at the end of May, with factory test riders.<\/p>\n<p>Full-time MotoGP riders are then expected to try the Italian rubber for the first time at a post-race Brno test on 22 June.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-4879777bfc93a0d27605884520bb1ab67058e4e290a6ed8210f153bf96dd71f7\">  Quartararo praises Toprak Razgatlioglu\u2019s COTA performance: \u201cLike Superbike\u201d   Is this rider set to be the biggest loser in MotoGP\u2019s wild 2027 market? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>While Pirelli is taking over from Michelin in MotoGP next season, the French company will become the new WorldSBK tyre supplier.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Toprak Razgatlioglu<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Nicolo Bulega<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Pirelli<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Michelin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> MotoGP 2027 trade board: How the grid is shaping up, and who could miss out<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304135_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304135_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304135_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304135_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304135_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304135_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304135_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304135_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1304135_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-4e3eb0a4205e0dbf15c7318c0a48d29a9ff5b999434333ee409788342c71e1c1\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/picture-72168-1654791772.png?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Peter McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">MotoGP Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Peter has been in the paddock for 20 years and has seen Valentino Rossi come and go. 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Pirelli is aware of this &#8211; and they\u2019re already showing that they\u2019re taking action.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c788d2525dd53b00d909cb2f3156e0c9c620671064c8fe38f900e5a1f10a9036\">  \u201cNot impossible\u201d for Nicolo Bulega to make MotoGP move without Ducati   \u201cTime will tell\u201d if \u201ccourageous\u201d Yamaha V4 strategy was right <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIn some races in 2025, Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega were 20 seconds faster than the previous year &#8211; that\u2019s not down to the bike or the rider, that\u2019s down to the tyres.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The next Pirelli MotoGP group test is expected to be held at Misano at the end of May, with factory test riders.<\/p>\n<p>Full-time MotoGP riders are then expected to try the Italian rubber for the first time at a post-race Brno test on 22 June.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-4879777bfc93a0d27605884520bb1ab67058e4e290a6ed8210f153bf96dd71f7\">  Quartararo praises Toprak Razgatlioglu\u2019s COTA performance: \u201cLike Superbike\u201d   Is this rider set to be the biggest loser in MotoGP\u2019s wild 2027 market? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>While Pirelli is taking over from Michelin in MotoGP next season, the French company will become the new WorldSBK tyre supplier.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Davide Tardozzi believes development of Pirelli\u2019s future MotoGP tyres has led to significant performance gains in the World Superbike Championship.<\/p>\n<p>Pirelli\u2019s prototype MotoGP tyres remain something of a mystery, with all development to date being carried out behind closed doors in private tests.<\/p>\n<p>However, Ducati MotoGP team manager Davide Tardozzi believes Pirelli has also using been using its current position as WorldSBK tyre supplier to develop the future grand prix rubber.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m certain that the progress made in the Superbike World Championship over the past year and a half is related to the work Pirelli is doing for MotoGP,\u201d Tardozzi told <em>Speedweek.com<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the past, Pirelli tyres would degrade towards the end of races, but that\u2019s no longer the case.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cEven though the engine displacement is reduced [to 850cc], the motorcycles will have more power and less weight than a Superbike.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis means more stress on the tires. Pirelli is aware of this &#8211; and they\u2019re already showing that they\u2019re taking action.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-c788d2525dd53b00d909cb2f3156e0c9c620671064c8fe38f900e5a1f10a9036\">  \u201cNot impossible\u201d for Nicolo Bulega to make MotoGP move without Ducati   \u201cTime will tell\u201d if \u201ccourageous\u201d Yamaha V4 strategy was right <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIn some races in 2025, Toprak Razgatlioglu and Nicolo Bulega were 20 seconds faster than the previous year &#8211; that\u2019s not down to the bike or the rider, that\u2019s down to the tyres.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The next Pirelli MotoGP group test is expected to be held at Misano at the end of May, with factory test riders.<\/p>\n<p>Full-time MotoGP riders are then expected to try the Italian rubber for the first time at a post-race Brno test on 22 June.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-4879777bfc93a0d27605884520bb1ab67058e4e290a6ed8210f153bf96dd71f7\">  Quartararo praises Toprak Razgatlioglu\u2019s COTA performance: \u201cLike Superbike\u201d   Is this rider set to be the biggest loser in MotoGP\u2019s wild 2027 market? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>While Pirelli is taking over from Michelin in MotoGP next season, the French company will become the new WorldSBK tyre supplier.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our MotoGP Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest MotoGP news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/motogp\/news\/1092978\/1\/tardozzi-worldsbk-tyre-leap-linked-pirelli-motogp-development&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/gng_1272671_hires_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Tardozzi: WorldSBK tyre leap linked to Pirelli MotoGP development Ducati\u2019s Davide Tardozzi says Pirelli\u2019s MotoGP tyre development is behind last season\u2019s boost in WorldSBK performance. 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