Pirelli will prolong its tenure as Components 1’s tyre provider till 2028 after triggering a one-year choice.
The Italian marque changed Bridgestone in 2011, as a part of a deal which additionally covers the provision of F1’s feeder sequence F2 and F3, plus its all-female class, F1 Academy.
In 2023 Pirelli fended off Bridgestone to win the FIA’s tender for a recent deal, extending its keep for an additional three years to the top of 2027.
That contract included the choice for an extra season and that has now been triggered, extending Pirelli’s keep in F1 to an 18-year stretch.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem stated: “Pirelli has been an vital companion to the FIA Components One World Championship for a few years, offering a persistently excessive customary of efficiency, innovation, and security on the highest stage of our sport.
“This extension via to the top of 2028 gives stability for the championship and displays the robust collaboration between the FIA, Components One Group and Pirelli.
“Collectively, we proceed to drive innovation and help the supply of thrilling racing for rivals, groups and followers all over the world.”
Pirelli 2026 F1 tyres
Photograph by: Pirelli
F1 boss Stefano Domenicali added: “We’ve loved an unbelievable historical past and partnership with Pirelli, counting on their technical brilliance and give attention to efficiency, innovation, and sustainability for a few years, so I am delighted that the FIA and we’ll proceed that relationship for an additional yr.
“As we proceed to push boundaries throughout the technical regulatory framework, Pirelli’s dedication to high quality offers all of the groups and sequence it provides peace of thoughts as they know they’re working with a few of the most superior tyres on this planet.”
Just lately, Dario Marrafuschi took over from long-time Pirelli man Mario Isola as the brand new Head of Motorsport, which incorporates being the model’s figurehead within the F1 paddock.
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