From a press release:

HONDA CHOOSES PIRELLI FOR TITLE ASSAULT

Honda UK’s new World Supersport championship team will use Pirelli tyres for its challenge on the 2002 title.

CBR600F Sport Honda-mounted pair Karl Muggeridge and John McGuinness will begin their pre-season testing programme at the Valencia circuit in Spain
next week with the new Pirelli Supercorsa tyres.

Honda UK team manager Roger Harvey commented: “We have monitored Pirelli’s progress and commitment at World Supersport level over recent years. Their
success in the 2001 championship is reason enough to be certain they are capable of winning races and the title.”

He added: “The success Pirelli enjoyed with Pere Riba and Fabien Foret is something we are determined to equal in 2002 and we¹re certain Pirelli share the same ambitions.”

Muggeridge raced on Pirelli tyres to his debut World Supersport win at Brands Hatch, UK in 2000 and knows their potential, he said: “Pirelli are
constantly improving the product and the tyres I used in qualifying and racing in 2000 have left me no doubt that they are capable of taking the
title.”

Pirelli¹s International Racing Manager Eddie Roberts commented: “In Karl and John and the package surrounding this new team I¹m sure we¹re looking forward to a very exciting 2002 season. For Pirelli to complement the team and challenge for the world championship with them was an easy decision to make.”