Dani Pedrosa said of Pirelli: “We spoke to some Moto2 teams and Moto3 teams. They needed to make changes to the chassis and the riding style of the riders. We saw how the lap times improved.”

In 2027, MotoGP undergoes one of its technological transformations The deepest in recent history. The highest category of the Motorcycle World Championship will enter a new era as follows. Displacement reduced from 1000cc to 850cc, More restricted aerodynamics and Prohibition of “ride height” and “holeshot” devices. Important changes will be added to all of these. Replacing Michelin with Pirelli As the only tire supplier.

In this context, Dani PedrosaThe MotoGP legend and current rider in the KTM test and development team shared his vision for a transition that has already created significant adjustments for factories and teams. In a statement reported by Motorsport, Samurai assured that the Austrian brand “everything is going according to the schedule set for the new bike”, but clarified: The main objective is to fit new tires and test the prototype as soon as possible..

“It makes more sense to do it with new tires.”. We’re not in a hurry, but we don’t want to drag out the process too long, ”Number 26 explains. Will once again play an important role in KTM’s technological development We are facing new regulations.

Pedrosa, who had already gone through the transition from Bridgestone to Michelin and vice versa during his time with the Repsol Honda Team, insists that the change of tire supplier is “very important, very fundamental”. In detail, such changes affect “The rigidity of the bike, how to ride, how to brake, how to use the accelerator, and how to attack corners.”.

Moto2 and Moto3 already use Pirelli compoundshelpful experiences. “We’ve seen how lap times improve, I spoke to several teams. They had to change the chassis and driving style. Above all, riders had to adapt, ”recalls the KTM rider.

For this reason, the Catalan warns that some motorcycles will be able to “work almost perfectly” with new tires. Others may be “totally out”depending on fine technical details.

Pedrosa has already tested Pirelli at the Misano testbut it determines any evaluation. “Unfortunately, I don’t have the authority to reveal anything. It’s in the contract.”.