Michelin has unveiled its latest Pilot Sport Endurance range for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The exclusive supplier to the hypercar class has designed the tire with performance, longevity and respect for the environment in mind.
The tire has been redesigned to meet the challenges of motorsport today, namely going faster for longer periods while consuming fewer resources. “Since the inception of the hypercar class, the competitors have pared a second off lap times by optimizing tire use,” said Matthieu Bonardel, head of the motorsport business line at Michelin. “Given the technical and sporting success, it is tempting to opt for stability. But it’s precisely when everything is running smoothly that we need to be bold and go a stage further.”
Greener tires
The new range will contain 50% renewable or recycled raw materials. “Today, more than ever, our capacity for innovation is geared toward a vital issue: durability,” Bonardel continued. “Michelin can draw on a century of know-how, advanced simulation systems and in-depth work on materials and manufacturing processes to achieve this goal.”
He added, “A constant quest for improvement and continued investment are necessary to keep the whole industry moving forward for the benefit of sustainable mobility.”
