Pirelli’s tyre allocation for the French WorldSBK consists of two growth choices, one among which has been used solely twice earlier than.
The allocation of rear tyres for the Magny-Cours World Superbike spherical on 5–7 September consists of the usual SC0 tyre in addition to the E0126 model of the SCX which has turn out to be widespread because it was launched again in Assen.
The E0479 growth model of the SCQ will even be current in Magny-Cours having been introduced to 2 race weekends earlier than. The primary was at Misano again in Might, the place it was utilized in Superpole however not by everybody within the Superpole Race.
The Sunday morning 10-lapper was gained by Toprak Razgatlioglu on a growth SCX rear tyre in Misano, however Alex Lowes used the E0479 to complete second.
The tyre was additionally current in Hungary, the place tyre selection for the Superpole Race was sophisticated by rain on Sunday morning that resulted in damp and patchy monitor situations.
Magny-Cours is more likely to supply decrease temperatures than Misano nearly 4 months in the past, temperatures might be into the high-20s by Sunday.
The SC0 was a well-liked tyre in France final 12 months when temperatures had been within the low-to-mid-20s, however Pirelli’s Motorbike Racing Director Giorgio Barbier expects the E0126 to carry out properly on the French monitor’s low-grip floor.
“The Magny-Cours circuit is characterised by a clean and non-abrasive asphalt, which provides little grip and makes the work of the tyres significantly delicate,” Barbier stated.
“In related contexts, the E0126 supersoft has already confirmed to be an efficient resolution, providing the superb degree of grip of the SCX mixed with excessive consistency of efficiency because of the brand new growth casing.
“Within the three rounds through which it has been used, it has been broadly appreciated, being the principle selection for the lengthy races and, in Cremona, additionally for the Superpole Race.
“If the asphalt temperatures are enough, Magny-Cours might be a great alternative to collect additional affirmation on a really particular monitor, which connects a mixture of corners and chicanes impressed by probably the most iconic sections of different well-known circuits.
“Final 12 months, with temperatures between 20 and 27°C, the usual SC0 was additionally utilized by a number of riders: it should subsequently be fascinating to see what situations come up and what technical selections emerge.
“Nevertheless, we’re assured that this allocation will permit us to cowl a variety of situations.
“As already at Misano and Balaton, the event E0479 will even be out there at Magny-Cours, with SCQ compound, devoted to qualifying and the brief race.
“Within the Italian [Misano] spherical, when the situations allowed it, [it] gave wonderful suggestions each when it comes to time and feeling from the riders.”
