Miguel Oliveira: MotoGP’s Pirelli switch ‘by far’ the biggest technical change
Will Michelin to Pirelli ꦿmove help or hinder Ducati's Mo♔toGP dominance?

MotoGP’s switch from Michelin to Pirelli tyres in 2027 is “by far” the biggest technical change a bike can undergo, according to Pramac Yamaha’s 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Miguel Oliveira.
In Oliveira’s view, the tyre change will therefore have a greater impact than the simultaneous introduction of 850cc engines, remov🤪al of ride-height devices and the reduction of front wing size.
“Of all the technical🌸 changes you can make to a bike, to change tyre supplier is the biggest by far of them all," Oliveira said.
"And it's actually the only thing that ﷺcan reset the balance we have right now.
“I think it'🔯s🍒 the only thing that can ‘zero’ everyone.”
While most in the paddock agree that the tyre switch will be a game-changer, there is♋ debate over which manufacturers stand to gain the most fro🧜m it.
Some believe it presents🅺 a golden opportunity to break Ducati’s dominance and help the Japanese brands catch up.
Others argue that Ducati, with six bikes on the grid, will ꦇgather more cruci♈al data than any other manufacturer during the initial Pirelli tests, maintaining its advantage.
Oliveira also highlighted Ducati’s extensive experience with Pirelli tyres in the Worldꦯ Superbike Championship aꦚs a potential advantage.
“I don't know ♉[if it’s going to help the Japanese factorieꦍs catch up], to be honest,” said the Portuguese rider.
“Also, because Ducati is💫 deeply involved in Superbike and has obviously gatheredඣ a lot of experience, at least with the technology or the philosophy behind the tyres.
“But I can't really say if that'🧸s going to be an advantage or not.
“I hope a pl🐻an goes into action at least from next year, and we start getting a little bit of testi💦ng [in 2026] and see what we have.”
Pirelli, which already supplies the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, will become MotoGP’s third exclusive tyre manufacturer, f🌼ollowing Bridgestone (2009-2015) and Michelin (2016-2026).

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