Pirelli will remain the exclusive tire supplier to the FIA Formula One World Championship through 2028 after the FIA exercised an option to extend its existing agreement with Formula One Management and the Italian manufacturer by one year.
It will also continue to be the exclusive tire supplier to the the FIA Formula 2 Championship, the FIA Formula 3 Championship and F1 Academy. It has been the exclusive partner of Formula 1 since 2011, having been present in the series since the inaugural race in 1950.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said, “Pirelli has been an important partner to the FIA Formula One World Championship for many years, providing a consistently high standard of performance, innovation and safety at the highest level of our sport. This extension through to the end of 2028 provides stability for the championship and reflects the strong collaboration between the FIA, Formula One Group and Pirelli.”
Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1, added, “We’ve enjoyed an incredible history and partnership with Pirelli, relying on their technical brilliance and focus on performance, innovation and sustainability for many years, so I’m delighted that the FIA and we will continue that relationship for another year. As we continue to push boundaries across the technical regulatory framework, Pirelli’s commitment to quality gives all the teams and series it supplies peace of mind as they know they are working with some of the most advanced tires in the world.”
Marco Tronchetti Provera, executive vice chairman of Pirelli, said, “We are pleased to extend our presence in Formula 1 by a further year, to 2028. Last year, we surpassed the milestone of 500 Grands Prix, taking on and winning significant technological and innovation challenges throughout our long involvement. Pirelli is not just a supplier but instead a strategic partner that has been able to support the constant growth of the championship, driven by the joint work of the Federation and the promoter. Formula 1 represents the best laboratory for us to innovate, test cutting-edge technical solutions and continually improve research and development processes, for the benefit of tomorrow’s road tires.
“The extension of the partnership also allows us to continue supporting F1 Academy, contributing to the growth and development of new talent in motorsport,” he concluded.
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