Pirelli have extended their contract as the sole tyre supplier in F1 until the end of the 2028 season.
Pirelli’s contract extension came after the FIA opted to activate an additional one-year clause within the current contract which was set to expire at end of 2027, which will see the Italian tyre supplier extend their current stint in F1 to 18 seasons – having returned to the sport in 2011.
Pirelli’s Executive Vice Chairman, Marco Tronchetti is “pleased” that the FIA and F1 have entrusted them as the tyre supplier for a further season, as he reflected on their F1 journey and support of the series’ development.
“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 tyres.”
FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem added that Pirelli have become an integral part of F1 and believes that this contract extension gives the sport and Pirelli continuity going into the next two seasons.
“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. Together, we continue to drive innovation and support the delivery of exciting racing for competitors, teams and fans around the world.”
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