Dunlop EWC Press Pack - Suzuka 8 Hours

Dunlop heads to Suzuka this weekend to support teams and riders at the only non-European round of the 2026 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) season: the Suzuka 8 Hours.

As the exclusive tire supplier to the Superstock Trophy class, Dunlop will support all 15 teams on the grid, including five permanent European entries. A further five privateer teams have chosen Dunlop tires to compete in the Formula EWC category, including the No. 6 ERC Endurance Team, which has already demonstrated the performance and versatility of Dunlop's KR range throughout the season, as well as two teams in the Experimental class.

Suzuka’s combination of high temperatures, intense humidity and a demanding circuit layout makes it one of the toughest races on the calendar, testing both rider endurance and tire performance from start to finish. This year’s Suzuka 8 Hours takes place one month earlier than usual, which may result in slightly cooler temperatures, although the expected humidity and potential for rain will continue to make conditions demanding throughout the race.

Dunlop is well positioned to provide trusted support for competitors in these challenging conditions thanks to the extensive endurance racing experience and combined expertise from its European and Japanese motorsport operations. To help teams perform at their best, Dunlop will supply its proven KR range, but both Formula EWC and Superstock teams will also benefit from a new slick tire range, developed and validated with EWC teams in 2025 to further enhance durability and performance.

"After two great races at Le Mans and Spa-Francorchamps, we're looking forward to returning to Suzuka for one of the most demanding events of the season," said David Auerbacher, International Motorcycle Race Event Leader, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe.

“Suzuka is unlike any other event on the EWC calendar. By combining the experience gained across international endurance racing with the expertise of our European and Japanese motorsport teams, we have developed a tire package tailored to the unique demands of this race. Our goal is to give every Dunlop-equipped team the support they need to focus fully on the challenge ahead and unlock maximum performance throughout eight hours of racing in some of the toughest conditions of the season.”

Please click on the link in the Downloads section to access the Dunlop press pack for this weekend's Suzuka 8 Hours.