Formula 1 has selected Pirelli as the exclusive tyre supplier to the World Championship and Global Tyre Partner until 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year.
The Italian manufacturer took on the role as sole supplier in 2011 and will have been in F1 for 18 seasons at the end of the latest agreement (including a possible extension).
Throughout that time, they have responded to a series of sporting and technical changes, including the request to deliver 13-inch high degradation tyres for 2011, wider tyres in 2017 and the introduction of the current 18-inch rubber for 2022.
Formula 1 said in a statement: “Throughout this time Pirelli has always engaged positively with drivers, teams, the FIA and Formula 1 to deliver tyres to enable excellent racing, analysing data and gathering feedback to continuously improve the product year on year.”
Pirelli have put a sharp focus on research and development of sustainable tyre solutions as part of their support of the sustainability targets set by Formula 1 – with the sport aiming to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030. From 2024, all tyres used in F1 events will be FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council).
That means the FSC have confirmed the plantations of the forest-based components of the tyres are managed in a way that preserves biological diversity and brings benefits to the lives of local communities and workers while ensuring economic sustainability.
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“Since returning to the sport in 2011 Pirelli has been an invaluable partner, supporting Formula 1 through new generations of technology and technical regulations and delivering tyres to enable fantastic racing for our fans,” said president and CEO of Formula 1 Stefano Domenicali.
“The company’s commitment to quality, innovation and their deep knowledge of our sport will be vital in the coming years as we approach our new regulations in 2026 and the work Pirelli is focused on relating to sustainability, proven by the FSC certification, will ensure we continue to work together towards our shared Net Zero 2030 goal.
