Dunlop strengthens grip on Moto2 and Moto3 rights

Tyre manufacturer Dunlop has agreed an expanded partnership with the Moto2 and Moto3 motorcycling series from 2015.

Under the deal with competition commercial rights-holder Dorna Sports, Dunlop remains as the sole tyre supplier to Moto2 and Moto3.

Additionally, Dunlop branding will feature on all bikes and riders finishing in the podium positions will be given Dunlop caps.

The deal, terms of which were undisclosed, also includes trackside advertising at international MotoGP World Championship events.

Pau Serracanta, managing director of the commercial area at Dorna Sports, said: “We are delighted to continue our association with a name as experienced as Dunlop for both the intermediate and lightweight class tyre supply in the World Championship. The company has played a significant role in the development of both Moto2 and Moto3 since the individual classes were originated, paving the way to MotoGP for riders the calibre of Marc Marquez who has gone on to claim two premier class world crowns.”

Dunlop has been the tyre supplier for Moto2 and Moto3 since the MotoGP feeder classes were launched in 2010 and 2012 respectively.