{"id":1343,"date":"2026-08-28T11:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=1343"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:59:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:59:01","slug":"pirelli-mirrors-f1-and-introduces-color-coded-tires-for-motogp-testing-in-aragon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/pirelli-mirrors-f1-and-introduces-color-coded-tires-for-motogp-testing-in-aragon\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirelli mirrors F1 and introduces color-coded tires for MotoGP testing in Aragon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>F1-style color coding:<\/strong> <strong>Pirelli is introducing distinct color markings<\/strong> across its dry, intermediate, and wet compound test range, mirroring its established Formula 1 identification system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>400 test units delivered:<\/strong> <strong>A total of 400 prototype tires were supplied at Aragon<\/strong> exclusively for factory manufacturers to conduct private and official compound evaluation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roadmap to 2027:<\/strong> <strong>Full grid testing will take place on November 20 at Valencia<\/strong>, following preliminary group tests in Austria this September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pirelli<\/strong> has taken another step in its preparations for its official entry as <strong>MotoGP\u2019s sole tire supplier in 2027<\/strong> by introducing a <strong>Formula 1-style color identification system<\/strong> during tests at the <strong>Aragon Grand Prix<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Italian manufacturer delivered <strong>400 prototype tires<\/strong> to the MotorLand Arag\u00f3n paddock this weekend. According to <em>Motorsport Spain<\/em>, each slick, intermediate, and rain compound now features a distinct color band on the sidewall, aligning the MotoGP evaluation process with the visual standards used in F1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pirelli-pneus-2026.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1010404429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pirelli-pneus-2026.webp 1012w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pirelli-pneus-2026-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pirelli-pneus-2026-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Pirelli-pneus-2026-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pirelli is testing its F1-inspired color coding system during private MotoGP evaluation sessions (Photo: Pirelli)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The supply at MotorLand Arag\u00f3n is restricted to factory manufacturers, who have been leading the initial development phase through private tests and the post-race official test at Brno, in Czechia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next collective evaluation open to satellite structures is scheduled for <strong>September 21 in Austria<\/strong>, where independent teams will receive test allocation through their respective factories. The entire MotoGP grid will gain full access to the finalized 2027 catalog during the traditional post-season test in <strong>Valencia on November 20<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pirelli has served as the exclusive tire supplier for <strong>Moto2 and Moto3<\/strong> since 2024 and was officially confirmed in March 2025 to replace <strong>Michelin<\/strong> in the premier class starting in 2027. The tire transition coincides with MotoGP&#8217;s major technical reset for 2027, which includes reducing engine displacement from <strong>1000cc to 850cc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pirelli&#8217;s testing update arrives during a busy weekend at MotorLand Arag\u00f3n, following <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/bezzecchi-edges-ducati-to-lead-intense-motogp-practice-in-aragon-with-new-lap-record\/&amp;authuser=3\">Marco Bezzecchi setting a new lap record to lead Friday practice<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/johann-zarco-cleared-for-motogp-return-at-aragon-gp-after-knee-injury\/&amp;authuser=3\">Johann Zarco securing direct Q2 entry in his comeback from injury<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/motogp\/martin-dismisses-pressure-over-duel-with-marc-marquez-in-aragon-not-my-fight\/\">Jorge Mart\u00edn dismissing pressure over his title fight against Marc M\u00e1rquez<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MotoGP track action continues from <strong>August 28\u201330<\/strong> for the <strong>Aragon Grand Prix<\/strong>, the 13th round of the 2026 season. <strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/\">GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/a><\/strong> provides complete live coverage of every session across all categories. Follow all updates on our <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/news\/\">news page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MotoGP 2026 World Championship Standings (Top 5)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Pos<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Driver<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Team<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bike<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Jorge Mart\u00edn<\/strong><\/td><td>Aprilia Racing<\/td><td>Aprilia<\/td><td><strong>240<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marco Bezzecchi<\/strong><\/td><td>Aprilia Racing<\/td><td>Aprilia<\/td><td><strong>219<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Francesco Bagnaia<\/strong><\/td><td>Ducati Lenovo Team<\/td><td>Ducati<\/td><td><strong>218<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ai Ogura<\/strong><\/td><td>Trackhouse Racing<\/td><td>Aprilia<\/td><td><strong>203<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Marc M\u00e1rquez<\/strong><\/td><td>Ducati Lenovo Team<\/td><td>Ducati<\/td><td><strong>192<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. When will Pirelli become the official tire supplier for MotoGP?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pirelli will officially become the exclusive tire supplier for the premier class starting in the <strong>2027 season<\/strong>, replacing Michelin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Why is Pirelli using colored markings on its test tires in Aragon?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pirelli adopted the color markings to easily identify different compound specs (slick, intermediate, and wet) during testing, using the same visual logic applied in Formula 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. When will all MotoGP teams test the 2027 Pirelli tires together?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All MotoGP teams will receive full access to the complete 2027 tire range during the official post-season test in <strong>Valencia on November 20, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pirelli has delivered 400 test tires to MotorLand Arag\u00f3n featuring Formula 1-style color markings as development continues ahead of its 2027 MotoGP debut.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1020313047,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"42wp_featured_image_caption":"Pirelli","42wp_featured_image_credits":"Motorsport.com","42wp_featured_video":"","42wp_featured_image_hidden":false,"42wp_authors_list":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[295,32,303],"42wp_author":[59],"class_list":["post-1343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-motogp","tag-aragon-gp","tag-motogp","tag-pirelli","42wp_author-fabricio-carvalho"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1343"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1344,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1343\/revisions\/1344"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1020313047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1343"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1343"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1343"},{"taxonomy":"42wp_author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/42wp_author?post=1343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}