Le Mans, France,
16
April
2026
|
10:00 AM
Europe/Amsterdam

Dunlop EWC Press Pack - 24h Motos

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Dunlop Motorcycle Europe continues as an Official Partner of the FIM Endurance World Championship for another season which begins this weekend with the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans.

As the exclusive tire supplier to the Superstock class since 2022 and Production  Trophy class since 2025, Dunlop tires are raced by two-thirds of the grid. The top category, Formula EWC, is open tire competition, and Dunlop is the choice of seven top privateer teams fighting against factory teams for a spot on the podium, including the No. 6 ERC Endurance team which will look to repeat its podium success from last year.

Dunlop provides a range of slick and wet tires from its KR racing range, including a combination of off-the-shelf and development tires. EWC remains one of the most valuable aspects of the Dunlop tire development programme, and serves as a test bed for the next generation of racing and track day tires.

One of these is a new front tire that will feature this weekend. This medium specification, with the development name G2_01 VAL3, will be used by Formula EWC teams, and as one of two choices for Superstock and Production teams. It will be visually distinguishable with a yellow Dunlop sidewall decal.

“The start of a new season is always an exciting time, especially when we begin with the most prestigious endurance race on the calendar,” said David Auerbacher, International Motorcycle Race Event Leader, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe. “We’re ready for another season of endurance racing, where we’ll continue introducing new tire specs to keep pushing performance across three classes with very different philosophies and goals. 

“The Le Mans Bugatti circuit has low grip levels compared to other tracks, and coming here in April can often throw up unpredictable weather. Managing tire performance day and night in a range of conditions is key to winning.”

Please click on the link in the Downloads section to access the Dunlop press pack for this weekend’s 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans.

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Dunlop Europe is one of the world's leading manufacturers of motorcycle tyres with an impressive track record of motorsport successes. Dunlop Europe is a technical partner of leading Endurance World Championship teams, and the most successful tyre brand in the history of the Isle of Man TT. Off-road, Dunlop is the choice of MXGP race winners and champions.