Hankook has been appointed the official tire supplier for the RC2, RC3 and RC4 classes in the Kroon-Oil Belgian Rally Championship for the next three seasons. The tire maker is already the exclusive supplier to the FIA World Rally Championship, as well as several national and international championships.

“Throughout 2027, 2028 and 2029, tires for the RC2, RC3 and RC4 classes in the Kroon-Oil Belgian Rally Championship will be supplied exclusively by Hankook,” said Xavier Schene, director general of RACB Sport.

“For competitors, these tires offer an attractive solution from a competitive perspective as the Korean manufacturer has been the exclusive tire partner of the FIA World Rally Championship since 2025.

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Pirelli has developed two dedicated tire fitments for the new Bentley Supersports: the P Zero Trofeo RS, aimed primarily at track use, and the P Zero for everyday driving. The tires have been developed to “harness the capabilities” of a car that differs significantly from previous Continental GT models, boasting rear-wheel drive for the first time in the series, a kerb weight of less than two metric tons, and a 666hp, 800Nm twin-turbocharged V8 powertrain.

Pirelli’s collaboration with Bentley on the Supersports began with what the tire maker describes as “the most demanding technical brief ever set for a road-going Continental GT”.

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Following a review of its medium- to long-term strategy, business environment and allocation of resources, Dunlop has decided to withdraw from the karting tire business. It will continue to supply products to existing customers until December 31, 2027. Dunlop has developed, manufactured and supplied karting tires since 1976.

Karting is widely regarded as a foundation of motorsport. Dunlop’s products have supported a broad range of karting participants, from recreational drivers to young competitors progressing toward top-level categories. The company says its tires have contributed to the growth of karting and the development of future drivers.

Dunlop currently supplies tires homologated by the Commission Internationale de Karting-FIA (CIK-FIA), under the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), as well as tires accredited by the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF).

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The Nova ZZXC is the first all-new tire designed, developed and manufactured from the ground up by Nova Motorsport. Created specifically for Cross Car (XC), the tire marks a new chapter for Nova Motorsport as the brand expands from producing proven Avon Motorsport products to developing its own original competition tires.

Created specifically to meet the demands of Cross Car racing, the ZZXC extends Nova Motorsport’s mixed-surface competition portfolio alongside its existing multichampionship-winning Rallycross (RX) and Autocross (AX) products.

The development concept

Nova Motorsport drew upon the decades of competition tire knowledge within its engineering team, including experience gained through the design, development and manufacture of Avon Motorsport products for Rally, Rallycross and Autocross competition.

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Radical Motorsport will introduce the latest Hankook Ventus R54 across its global racing network from January 2027, bringing competitors a lighter, higher-performing tire developed exclusively for Radical competition. It arrives as Radical prepares to mark its 30th anniversary in 2027.

Developed for the SR3 and SR10, the tire delivers gains in dry grip, degradation and performance throughout its life, as well as achieving a 4kg weight reduction per set. Engineered through an extensive development and track-testing program, the R54 replaces the outgoing Ventus C52 and is the latest product to come out of Radical’s technical partnership with Hankook.

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Bridgestone has unveiled its latest semi-slick track tire, the Bridgestone Potenza Race R. The tire debuted alongside the 2026 Lamborghini Revuelto SV (Super Veloce) as a bespoke variant of the track tire for the new SV supercar.

Elevating the track performance of the Bridgestone Potenza Race, the Potenza Race R combines a motorsport-inspired compound with a new aggressive pattern for extreme dry grip and handling. The high-grip tire reportedly offers fast warm-up and consistent times from the first to last lap, maximizing the Revuelto SV’s capabilities. It is fully homologated for public roads.

Bridgestone, Lamborghini’s official technical partner and exclusive tire supplier, has developed a bespoke tire line-up for the Revuelto SV.

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Geolandar M/T G003 mud-terrain tires for SUVs and pickups will be supplied to 12 teams entering 20 vehicles in the 2026 Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR), Asia’s largest cross-country rally, which will take place from August 10-15. Yokohama is supporting several leading teams, including last year’s overall champion, Team Mitsubishi Ralliart. This year, Team Mitsubishi Ralliart is aiming for a second straight victory on Geolandar tires, and is entering three Tritons, Mitsubishi’s one-ton pickup trucks.

In addition, Yokohama will supply its Geolandar tires for the Toyota Fortuner, a frame-type SUV being entered by Toyota Gazoo Racing Indonesia. Other leading teams using Yokohama tires include Geolandar Fortuner Takuma-gp, the Isuzu Suphan Trane Titanium Yokohama Nexzter Rally Team, and Cusco Racing.

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Beta Motorcycles has selected the latest Dunlop Geomax tires as original equipment (OE) for a range of its trial and motocross bikes, strengthening its collaboration with Dunlop Motorcycle Europe.

Dunlop Geomax TL01 will now come as standard on Beta’s Evo and Sincro trial models, replacing Dunlop’s D803GP as the OE fitment of choice. Geomax TL01, Dunlop’s ultra-sticky trial tire, features a high-adhesion compound and block design engineered to maintain the desired shape on angled surfaces.

“Geomax TL01 represents a significant step forward in performance, which is why we decided to adopt it as our original equipment trial tire,” said Donato Miglio, race team manager – trial at Beta Motorcycles.

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Goodyear Racing has been awarded a renewed three-star rating in 2026, the highest level of recognition within the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile’s (FIA) Environmental Accreditation Programme (EAP), reflecting best-practice environmental management across its racing operations.

The EAP provides a structured framework for motorsport and mobility organizations to measure, manage and improve their environmental performance. Accreditation is awarded across three levels, with the three-star rating representing the highest standard of recognition.

The renewal comes after a significant acceleration of Goodyear’s sustainability initiatives across all levels of its racing operations – from manufacturing and product innovation to trackside practices and logistics – demonstrating measurable progress and long-term commitment.

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Japanese tire manufacturer Toyo Tires will supply its Open Country series pickup truck and SUV tires to nine teams and 10 vehicles competing in the sixth round of the XCR Sprint Cup Series, Rally Hokkaido, which will be held on September 4-6, 2026.

Rally Hokkaido is a gravel rally organized under FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) and JAF (Japan Automotive Federation) rules.

Starting in Obihiro City, the rally travels through forest roads in mountainous areas including Rikubetsu and Otofuke, covering a total distance of roughly 630km, with speeds exceeding 100km/h on some sections.

This year’s line-up will include Flex Show Aikawa Racing with Toyo Tires, led by brand ambassador Masato Kawabata; Kei Rally Project with MMC Toyo Tires, featuring Kei Takeoka, who also works as a motor journalist; and TCP Magic with Toyo Tires, a joint team with Mazda.

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