Michelin takes on WorldSBK

It’s a move that was signalled last year, but there’s a swap about to take place in the control tyre world. Michelin is moving from MotoGP to take on the World Superbike championship contract from 2027, with Pirelli moving to the MotoGP paddock. Michelin has signed a five-year deal, up to 2031, and will supply the whole paddock: WorldSBK, World Supersport, and the newly introduced World Sportbike (WorldSPB) class, as well as the FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR).