Pirelli brings a new tyre to the German GP

Pirelli brings magic to Sachsenring, with Moto2 riders having a SC3 compound for the front and the new D0532 and SC3 compounds for the rear, while Moto3 riders will have a C1096 rear-specific compound.

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Following the Dutch GP at Assen, Pirelli now turns its focus to Germany, where the Moto2 and Moto3 classes will compete in the German Grand Prix at Sachsenring next weekend. 

Sachsenring, the shortest circuit on the calendar at 3,671 meters, is known for its numerous long and fast left-hand corners and abrasive asphalt that offers little grip, making it particularly challenging for tires.

To address these demands, Pirelli has decided to supplement the standard 2024 tire allocation with additional compounds designed to handle increased wear. In Moto2, riders will have the SC3 (hard) compound for the front, and the new D0532 development specification along with the SC3 (hard) compound for the rear. 

In Moto3, the C1096 (hard) rear development compound, previously allocated for some GPs this year, will also be available. In the event of rain, the DIABLO Rain solution in SCR1 compound will be provided for both classes, with an allocation of 5 front tires and 6 rear tires.

Giorgio Barbier, Director of Pirelli Motorcycle Racing, stated, “Sachsenring is a circuit we know little about because we have never raced there, at least not in the Moto2 and Moto3 classes or in other international championships, so we don’t have any hard data to base our knowledge on. 

We only have indirect information from riders who have raced here in past seasons, which tells us that it is a particularly demanding track for tyres because of its layout, with lots of fast left-handers, an abrasive asphalt with poor grip and often uncertain weather conditions. That’s why we decided to extend our standard allocation by supplementing it with some solutions that offer more protection against wear.

Barbier also highlighted the inclusion of the Northern Talent Cup at Sachsenring, for which Pirelli is the sole tyre supplier this year. “At Sachsenring, we will also see the young riders of the Northern Talent Cup in action, sharing the paddock with the other classes of the World Championship for the first time this season.”