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After the Dutch GP in Assen, Pirelli moves on to Germany, following the riders in the Moto2 and Moto3 classes, where the German Grand Prix will be held next weekend at the Sachsenring. In addition to being, with its 3671 meters, the shortest in the MotoGP, the German circuit is peculiar for the high number of left turns, mostly long and very fast, and for the abrasiveness of the asphalt that offers little grip, two elements that, combined, make it unique and particularly challenging for tires.
To better respond to the characteristics of this track, Pirelli has decided to supplement the standard allocation planned for 2024 with some compounds that are more protected in case of accentuated wear: Moto2 at the front will also have the SC3 (hard) compound, while at the rear there will be the new D0532 development specification and, in addition, the SC3 (hard) compound; in Moto3 there will be the C1096 (hard) rear development compound, already brought to some GPs this year.
"Sachsenring is a circuit that we know little about because we have never raced there, at least never with the Moto2 and Moto3 classes or other international level championships; therefore, we do not have certain data on which to base ourselves but only indirect information, from those who have competed here in past seasons, which outline a track that is particularly challenging for tires because of its layout with many fast corners on the left, an abrasive asphalt with poor grip and often uncertain weather conditions - explains Giorgio Barbier, Pirelli's Racing Moto Director - This is why we decided to expand our standard allocation by supplementing it with some solutions that can offer greater protection from wear. Ѐ this is the case of the new D0532 development rear specification available to Moto2 riders , which at the Sachsenring could be a valid alternative to the range SC0, which until now has been the rear most used and appreciated by riders, in case the latter shows too much wear. Compared to the SC0, it in fact has a different structure and compound and was made with the aim of offering very consistent behavior over race distance while ensuring excellent levels of handling. The other additional compounds, the front and rear SC3 in Moto2 and the rear development C1096 in Moto3, also go in the direction of offering solutions that are more protected from wear. At the Sachsenring we will also see in action the young riders of the Northern Talent Cup for which we are the sole tire supplier from this year and which, for the first time this season, will share the paddock with the other MotoGP classes."
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