Ducati general manager Gigi Dall\u2019Igna doesn\u2019t believe the brand\u2019s Superbike success will give it an advantage when MotoGP switches to Pirelli tyres in 2027.<\/p>\n
After almost 10 years as the sole tyre supplier to the championship, Michelin\u2019s deal with MotoGP<\/a> has not been renewed beyond the end of next season.<\/p>\n Instead, Italian tyre supplier Pirelli – who took over from Dunlop in Moto2 and Moto3 in 2024 – will supply rubber for MotoGP in 2027 as it switches to the new 850cc regulations.<\/p>\n Pirelli had its first MotoGP test earlier this week at Misano with all of the manufacturers and is one of two outings planned.<\/p>\n With all eyes on the 2027 regulations, many engineers have spoken about how the Pirellis will cause a bigger shake up to the order than the new bikes.<\/p>\n Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n In an interview at Misano with select media, including Crash.net<\/a>, Ducati\u2019s Gigi Dall\u2019Igna echoed these comments.<\/p>\n \u201cHonestly speaking, the most important change will not be the rule change, it will be the tyre change,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have a different tyre supplier starting from \u201927, and for sure this could make a big step in overall performance.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, this is, in my opinion, the key we have to pay attention to. You have to understand what that tyre need to go fast.\u201d<\/p>\n