"I always feel fully in control of the bike thanks to these tires" - Mathieu van der Poel will rely on tires from popular F1 brand in 2025
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Formula 1 is becoming more and more present in the world of cycling. Starting with the stars like Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen promoting the sport on two wheels and ending with shared aerodynamics and safety know-how. From 2025 onwards, Mathieu van der Poel and whole Alpecin-Deceuninck will get to taste the peak of F1 innovation thanks to a partnership with top-end tires brand Pirelli.
"The partnership strengthens Pirelli’s presence in the WorldTour and the Cyclo-cross World Cup, while also paving the way for further development of the Italian brand’s bicycle tire range," reads the press statement.
"Alpecin-Deceuninck is a high-level, ambitious team that has revolutionised the approach to multidisciplinarity, as it was the first to turn it into a team philosophy," says Pirelli manager Samuele Bressan.
Alpecin-Deceuninck will already be using Pirelli tires at the Tour Down Under, which starts on January 21 in Australia. It’s not clear whether Van der Poel will also be using them in cyclo-cross.
In the press photo, Van der Poel proudly shows off the new tires and is clearly pleased with them. As a versatile rider, he’ll be able to rely on Pirelli’s products as the cyclo-cross world champion, gravel world champion, and on the road. "I’m very happy with these tires; I tested them a bit here in Spain, and they offer excellent grip, especially on these roads, which - particularly in the morning - can be quite slippery. I always feel fully in control of the bike, which is great."
Finally, team boss Philip Roodhooft shares his thoughts: "We’re very proud to be working with Pirelli. After our initial tests of the tires, our technical team was very enthusiastic, and this enthusiasm was later shared by the riders. The quality of the product was decisive, but clearly, Pirelli’s global influence and strong reputation as a brand also played an important role in our choice.”
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