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Australian Supersport Champion Brayden Elliott will switch to Pirelli tyres for his premier season in the Superbike category during 2016.

Elliott will ride a privateer GSX-R1000 in the Australian Superbike Championship, confirming Pirelli following the recent Phillip Island test.

“2016 has already seen a number of changes for myself and the team and it gives me great excitement to announce my new partnership with Pirelli tyres,” Elliott said.

“I have been associated with Link International, distributors for Pirelli, over the past few years and to have the opportunity to expand our partnership to also use Pirelli Tyres is something that I am really looking forward too.

“As everyone knows, tyre performance and wear are such crucial elements to racing a Superbike successfully. After recent testing with Pirelli at Phillip Island, I have had a great feeling with the tyre, allowing me to gain good feedback and to further develop the set up on our Suzuki GSX-R 1000.

“I was very impressed with the wear on the Pirelli tyre around the abrasive Phillip Island circuit, certainly displaying the efforts they have gone too in research and development. I look forward to using the Pirelli product throughout the 2016 Australian Superbike Championship.”

Product manager for Pirelli Moto at Link International Don Nicholas is excited about the opportunity to partner with the reigning Australian Supersport Champion as he makes the next step in his career.

“We are very pleased to welcome Brayden Elliott and the Brayden Elliott Racing Team to the Pirelli Moto family for the 2016 Australian Superbike Championship,” Nicholas said.

“With the team switching to the Superbike class in 2016 after Brayden’s Supersport Championship win last year, we are very happy that they have chosen to partner with Pirelli this year and race on Diablo Superbike. We look forwarding to working with this focused Privateer team for a successful 2016 ASBK season ahead.”

Elliott’s Pirelli association comes alongside increased involvement with Link International, which will also supply support through RK Chains and Motul when the season gets underway on 26-28 February at Phillip Island.