Pirelli locked in as F1 tyre supplier through 2028
"Pirelli has been an important partner"
Formula 1’s tyre situation is now officially settled through the end of 2028.
The FIA confirmed on Thursday that it has exercised the contractual option extending Pirelli’s deal by an additional year, keeping the Italian manufacturer as Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier until the end of the 2028 season.
The move had been expected since reports emerged in May that all parties had agreed to activate the extension clause contained in Pirelli’s existing contract.
The agreement also covers Formula 2 and Formula 3.
"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," said FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Pirelli has supplied Formula 1 continuously since 2011, and is expected to bid for next supply cycle beyond 2028.
H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA: “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."
Marco Tronchetti Provera, Executive Vice Chairman of Pirelli: “We are pleased to extend our presence in Formula 1 by a further year, until 2028, thanks to the agreement reached with the FIA – under the leadership of its President Mohammed Ben Sulayem – and with Formula 1. 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.”
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1 Group: "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 tyres in the world. I’d like to thank FIA President, His Excellency Mohammed Ben Sulayem, and Marco Tronchetti Provera, Executive Vice Chairman of Pirelli - this extension is another fantastic example of working with expert partners, whose experience drives excellence and delivers the very best spectacle on track."