The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosted the first ever test by Pirelli for Moto2 and Moto3. The riders from both World Championships, considered the most important talent breeding ground in global two-wheeled motorsport, were able to test the tires they will use from next season, when Pirelli becomes the official and exclusive supplier for both classes.
The tests started at 10am and ended at 5:30pm, with riders from each class completing three sessions totaling over three hours on track with asphalt temperatures between 30 and 50 degrees and sunny weather.
Both Moto2 and Moto3 riders used DIABLO Superbike slick tires in soft and medium compounds both front and rear. In Moto2, the sizes were 125/70 R17 front and 200/65 R17 rear, in Moto3 100/70 R17 front and 120/70 R17 rear.
No official lap times were provided, but the sensors on the start/finish straight were active and each team was able to record their own times.
