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Michelin eliminates WorldSBK qualifying tire concept for 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:17 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Michelin eliminates WorldSBK qualifying tire concept for 2027

Summary

Michelin will phase out the qualifying tire concept as it becomes the sole tire supplier for WorldSBK in 2027. Piero Taramasso confirmed that this change, alongside the removal of intermediate tires, reflects a focus on cost and material sustainability. While the qualifying tire has been part of WorldSBK since 2004, the series will transition to offering three front and three rear tire specifications for races. This shift could significantly impact how riders approach Superpole sessions, which are typically tailored to specific tire types. Michelin will introduce asymmetric tires designed for certain circuits, enhancing tire options where needed.

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By the Numbers

•Michelin confirms end of qualifying tires for WorldSBK in 2027.
•Intermediate tires will also be removed from the range.
•Riders will select from three specifications for front and rear tires.
•Asymmetric tires will be introduced for specific circuits.
•Change could impact Superpole strategies for riders.

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2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Michelin Ditches WorldSBK Qualifying Tire For 2027

What they're saying

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WorldSBK's tire landscape is set for its biggest shakeup in more than two decades, as reported on Crash.net , and it starts with the disappearance of a fixture that has defined the paddock's weekend format since 2004. Michelin two-wheeled motorsport boss Piero Taramasso has confirmed that when the French manufacturer takes over as WorldSBK's sole tire supplier in 2027, the qualifying tire concept is gone.
— Yahoo Sports

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