Pirelli is set to take over as the sole tyre provider in the MotoGP paddock.

MotoGP rights holder Dorna has announced that Pirelli will become the sole tyre provider for the World Championship from 2027.

Pirelli will take over from Michelin, which gained control in 2016 after it took over from Bridgestone. This comes after months of negotiations, which ended the idea of an extension with Michelin.

The factor that tipped the scale in Pirelli's favour is their willingness to provide rubber for the three classes in the Grand Prix paddock. Whereas, Michelin was unwilling to provide the same amount of support and supply that Pirelli are.

Pirelli already supplies the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, but in this new deal will not only increase their support to MotoGP. It will also include Moto-E and the junior classes of the World Championship such as the Rookies Cup, the Asian Talent Cup or the Northern European Cup.

Pirelli's entry will coincide with the new technical regulations for MotoGP. The step into the most demanding category of motorcycle racing will be a major challenge for Pirelli. There are just under two years left to develop new tires for MotoGP.

A statement from MotoGP read: “Pirelli will become the official tyre supplier to MotoGP from 2027.

“A new five-year contract until 2031 inclusive, currently being finalised, will coincide with a new era for the sport as new MotoGP bikes and technical regulations debut in 2027.

“The strategy of having a single supplier in the paddock will provide the perfect development ladder for the champions of tomorrow to hone their craft on their way to the top.

“Further details on the tyre allocations and specifications to be supplied by Pirelli will be announced soon.

“Pirelli currently supply Moto2, Moto3 and much of the Road to MotoGP.

“Now, their presence in the sport will expand to the pinnacle of racing, MotoGP, and into MotoE, the electric World Championship.

“Michelin will remain the exclusive supplier for MotoGP and MotoE until the end of the current technical regulations, at the close of the 2026 season.

“Over the next two seasons Michelin will continue to provide its technical support, its products and world class technology, assuring the safety, performance and racing which makes MotoGP the most exciting sport on Earth.

“As a pioneer in world-class electric motorcycle racing, Michelin will remain committed to MotoE throughout 2025 and 2026, continuing to innovate and to make its tyres—already featuring a high percentage of renewable and recycled materials—even more sustainable.”