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Pirelli introduces 2027 MotoGP tyres with F1-style colour coding

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:30 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Pirelli introduces 2027 MotoGP tyres with F1-style colour coding

Summary

Pirelli's new MotoGP tyres for 2027 will feature distinctive colour markings for each compound, mirroring the style used in Formula 1. The Italian tyre manufacturer will take over as the sole supplier for MotoGP next season, replacing Michelin, which has held the contract since 2016. This transition marks a significant change within the championship's technical regulations. The new tyres are set to be utilized in upcoming races, altering the competitive.

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Key Details

•Pirelli becomes sole tyre supplier for MotoGP in 2027
•New tyres feature F1-style colour stripes
•Michelin concludes its tyre contract after 2026
•Transition aligns with MotoGP's new technical regulations
•Enhanced visibility may assist teams and fans

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4:30 PMMotorsport.com — Pirelli delivers 2027 MotoGP tyres with F1-style colour markings

What they're saying

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Pirelli's 2027 MotoGP tyres will be distinguished by a different-coloured stripe for each compound, similar to its Formula 1 range. Pirelli will become MotoGP’s sole tyre supplier next season, replacing Michelin, which has held the contract since 2016 through to the end of this year. The switch will be one of the most significant changes introduced by the new technical regulations coming ...Keep reading
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