Pirelli renews as sole F1 tyre supplier for three more seasons

The FIA ​​has confirmed that Pirelli will remain F1’s sole tire supplier for three more seasons, beyond its current contract until 2024.

 

 

The FIA ​​confirms that the World Motorsport Council has agreed to the commercial Formula 1 rights holder’s recommendation to select Pirelli as the sole tire supplier for the 2025-2027 FIA Formula 1 World Championship . With option to extend contract for another year.

Pirelli will also offer the FIA ​​Formula 2 and FIA Formula 3 Championships during the same period, giving young drivers the best possible experience to hone their skills and prepare for their future in elite -Prepare Formula 1 competition. We’ll make sure you get it.

This announcement is made based on a detailed technical analysis of the contributions submitted during the bidding process. The objectives set during the tender were agreed in consultation with commercial rights owners and teams to ensure a large working area, minimize overheating and reduce deterioration, while taking into account variations in strategy. The purpose is that.

Environmental sustainability is an integral part of the technical requirements set by the FIA ​​and Pirelli has demonstrated best practices and innovations that take into account the entire tire lifecycle. From 2024, for the first time, all tires used in FIA Formula 1 World Championship events will receive his FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) certification. This innovation and efforts to set standards for environmental sustainability are critical to the future of sport and all its participants.

The FIA ​​will work with Pirelli, FOM and the teams, as it has done for over a decade, to ensure that the sole tire supplier’s goals are consistent with F1’s wider technical, sporting and sustainability Continue to cooperate with. strategy.

FIA President Mohamed Ben Sulayem said“Pirelli has been active at the highest level of motorsport for many years and we are confident that it will continue to deliver innovation and excellence. “I am doing so.” . Formula 1 presents a unique challenge for tire suppliers and Pirelli has gone to great lengths to produce tires that meet the extreme demands of these great cars. I would like to thank Pirelli for their continued support of motorsport, not only in F1, but also in many other championships and categories at all levels. Work to make further progress in terms of both performance and sustainability will continue in the coming years, and Pirelli remains strongly committed to both goals. ”

Marco Tronchetti Provera, Executive Vice President of Pirelli, said: Pirelli has been there when F1 has existed. The company was founded in his 1950s, and this relaunch makes it the main character of his modern F1 era, which spans almost 20 years. Thanks to Liberty Media’s drive and his FIA support, the sport is undergoing an extraordinary period of growth both in audience numbers and global expansion, and is also gaining fans among younger generations. Innovation and technology are in Pirelli’s DNA, and F1 is the ultimate open-air laboratory for trying out and testing new technological solutions, as well as accelerating new research, development and production processes in tire manufacturing. I would also like to thank all Pirelli employees for their passionate commitment and quality work over the years. We will continue to do this as we expand this shared partnership. Our commitment to sustainability is equally strong, as evidenced by the FSC certification that will be introduced for our F1 tires from next year. Being at the forefront of motorsport until at least 2027 adds another important value to our company. ”

F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “Since his return to the sport in 2011, Pirelli has been a valuable partner and through new generation technology he has propelled F1 forward. “Technical Regulation Compatible” and gives fans a great race We supply tires that provide The company’s commitment to quality, innovation and deep knowledge of the sport will be of great importance in the coming years as we approach the new regulations in 2026, and will continue to focus on Pirelli in terms of sustainability, demonstrated by its FSC certification. Our efforts continue to work together towards our common goal of net zero by 2030. ”

 

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