Global Finance News
14 Apr 2026, 15:14
Pirelli & C. S.p.A. announced the debut of a new soft rear tyre, F0298, for the WorldSBK Dutch Round at TT Circuit Assen.
The new development tyre is designed to improve stability and deliver greater performance consistency over race distance, offering an alternative to the standard SC0 compound. It will be available alongside Pirelli’s existing DIABLO Superbike rear tyre range, including SCX (supersoft), SC0 (soft), and SC1 (medium).
The Assen circuit, known for its mix of fast and technical corners and variable weather conditions, provides a demanding environment for tyre performance, making consistency and adaptability critical.
Overall, the introduction of the F0298 highlights Pirelli’s ongoing development efforts to enhance race performance and support teams with more versatile tyre options under varying track conditions.
The new development tyre is designed to improve stability and deliver greater performance consistency over race distance, offering an alternative to the standard SC0 compound. It will be available alongside Pirelli’s existing DIABLO Superbike rear tyre range, including SCX (supersoft), SC0 (soft), and SC1 (medium).
The Assen circuit, known for its mix of fast and technical corners and variable weather conditions, provides a demanding environment for tyre performance, making consistency and adaptability critical.
Overall, the introduction of the F0298 highlights Pirelli’s ongoing development efforts to enhance race performance and support teams with more versatile tyre options under varying track conditions.