November 27th, 2024.



Dunlop has been chosen as the Official Tyre Partner for the first-ever FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG), set to take place at the Circuito de Jerez on November the 30th and December the 1st 2024. This new competition coincides with the FIM’s 120th anniversary and will see Dunlop supply tyres from its renowned KR racing series to 48 competitors from 19 nations, representing the six continental teams.

The Games will unite all six FIM Continental Unions for the first time, offering a platform for young riders to compete on an international stage. The inaugural ICG will be dedicated to circuit racing, featuring two classes: Supersport and Supersport 300. Riders will race Dunlop-equipped Yamaha R7 and R3 bikes in each of the two classes, respectively.

Each Continental Union will field two teams - one for each class - consisting of four riders who will compete in two races per class. Every team must feature a team captain with world championship riding experience, two riders from national series, and at least one female competitor.

Dunlop will draw on its extensive racing expertise to ensure that each team receives race-proven products and comprehensive support throughout the event. Each team will benefit from a wide range of tyres, including multiple variations of Dunlop’s renowned KR racing slick range.

Supporting riders of all abilities through Dunlop’s strong partnership with the FIM
In the Supersport class, FIM Europe’s team will be led by 21-year-old captain Elia Bartolini, who finished 12th in this year’s FIM Supersport 300 standings. Supporting him will be 25-year-old Enzo De La Vega, part of the third-placed 2024 Dunlop Superstock Endurance World Cup team, 28-year-old Roberta Ponziani from Italy, and 23-year-old German racer Valentin Folger.

In Supersport 300, FIM Europe’s team will be led by 17-year-old Alessandro Di Persio, third-place finisher in the 2024 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU FIM World Cup. He will be joined by the team’s youngest competitors, 16-year-olds Gonzalo Sanchez and Joy Bruno. Completing the lineup is 22-year-old Portuguese racer Tomas Alonso, a competitor in the FIM Supersport 300 World Championship.

Other notable competitors who will race on Dunlop tyres across the Continental Unions include current and former Moto2 racers Maxwell Toth (Team North America) and Kasma Daniel (Team Asia), and current FIM Women's World Cup contenders Isis Carreno (Team Latin America), Mallory Dobbs (North America), Tayla Relph (Oceana), Astrid Madrigal (Latin America), and Nicole Van Aswegen (Africa).

Competing at the highest level in international motorsport provides Dunlop with valuable track time to conduct active research and development, testing the next generation of tyres in an exceptionally challenging environment. This supports the development of the next generation of its hypersport ranges, also providing exclusive tire supply to EWC’s Superstock class and all classes of the Campionato Italiano Velocità.

Wim Van Achter, Motorsport Manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe, commented: "We're proud to be chosen as the Official Tyre Partner for the inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games. This builds on our long-standing partnership with the FIM and the Dunlop brand's extensive experience in supporting riders competing at all levels. We look forward to supporting talented riders from around the world with our Dunlop tires in this truly international event, which is a perfect way to finish the racing season."

Fabio Muner, FIM Marketing and Digital Director, added: “The first-ever FIM Intercontinental Games will make history when it brings together all six of the FIM’s Continental Unions of Asia, North America, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Oceania for a weekend of racing as the FIM’s one-hundred-and-twentieth anniversary year draws to a close. With its ongoing commitment to motorsports and a rich and illustrious history that stretches back for over one-hundred-and-thirty years, Dunlop is the perfect choice as the event’s Official Tyte Partner and on behalf of the FIM I would like to thank the company for its valued and continued support.”

Track action for the inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games gets underway at the Circuito de Jerez on Friday, the 30th of November. The event will be broadcast by Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe across their digital platforms, facilitated by circuit racing promoters Dorna.


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