FIA extends Pirelli partnership for F1, F2, F3 and F1 ACADEMY
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has announced a new partnership extension with Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli, who will continue on as the Exclusive Tyre Supplier of the Formula One, Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 ACADEMY until the end of 2028. The partnership extension sees one of F1’s longest standing partners continue on to support the series with Pirelli to work on ‘accelerating progress in tyre design and sustainability, materials and processes that extend well beyond the racetrack.’
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula One, commented,
“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.”
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President, FIA, 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. 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, added,
“We are pleased to extend our presence in Formula1 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.”