Dunlop and EWC extend partnership

Dunlop and Endurance Moto Promoter (EMP), the promoter of the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC), have extended their tire supply agreement for the series until the end of the 2029 season. Under the new contract, all teams in the Superstock and Production classes will continue to use Dunlop KR slick tires, with the company serving as the exclusive tire supplier for these categories since 2022 and 2025 respectively, while its partnership with EWC began as early as 2016.

In the premier Formula EWC class, where tires from multiple manufacturers are permitted, Dunlop will continue partnering with several top teams, and the brand remains the most successful in championship history.

According to Wim Van Acker, Motorsport Manager at Dunlop Motorcycle Europe, the EWC series represents an important platform for improving the performance of racing tires available not only to professional riders but also to track-day enthusiasts. "Extending our partnership confirms the high quality of our tires and will serve as additional motivation to further develop the next generation of Dunlop KR racing tires," he added.

For his part, EMP President Claude Michy stated that "endurance racing is a discipline where not only high performance matters, but also consistency and complete trust between teams and their technical partners."

"Dunlop has unique experience and expertise, and they have always demonstrated their ability to meet the high standards of EWC," he noted. "Extending the contract reflects the effectiveness of our collaboration and our shared ambition to keep developing the championship. Ultimately, our main goal is to provide maximum support to the teams."

The next EWC season will kick off with the 24-hour race at Le Mans, with the first round taking place from April 8 to 11.

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