Pirelli and Formula 1 extend their partnership until 2027

Pirelli and Formula 1 have extended their partnership after Formula 1, and the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) accepted the Italian tyre firm’s offer for the three years from 2025 to 2027. There is also the additional option from the FIA and FOM to prolong the partnership for a further season.

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This latest agreement, set in motion with the technical dossier received from the FIA in June, has been ratified by the FIA World Motor Sport Council and nominates Pirelli as the sole supplier to the FIA Formula One World Championship as well as the Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships.

By the end of this latest contract (including the possible extension), Pirelli will have supplied Formula 1 for 18 consecutive years, opening its most recent chapter in 2011. Throughout that era, Pirelli has been at the forefront of all the technical challenges posed by the pinnacle of motorsport. From its debut in 2011 with 13-inch high-degradation tyres to hybrid power units in 2014, then wider tyres from 2017 before moving to the current 18-inch size in 2022, Pirelli has always risen to the occasion with reliable products through every type of surface and weather, supporting the teams, the FIA, and Formula 1 in a timely and flexible way.

Pirelli’s commitment to Formula 1 – as is the case with all forms of motorsport, where the firm has been present for more than 110 years in over 350 championships worldwide – represents an extraordinary opportunity to innovate and experiment with new processes and technologies. These include artificial intelligence, all with the aim of technology transfer onto the road.

Pirelli and Formula 1 are also global partners in the worldwide promotion of the sport, thanks to several initiatives both on and off the track. These include projects aimed at bringing on the next generation of young drivers throughout all the different feeder series – notably Formula 2 and Formula 3.

In addition, Pirelli supports the environmental sustainability targets set by Formula 1, as the sport has pledged to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030. The company is on the front line of research and development – together with the FIA and Formula 1 – into innovations on both a sporting and technical level to complement the work already carried out to reduce CO2 emissions throughout the entire life cycle of a Formula 1 tyre.

As a further demonstration of Pirelli’s sustainability work, starting in 2024, all tyres used in FIA Formula One World Championship events will be FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council). FSC forest management certification ensures full traceability of forest-based materials along the supply chain and confirms that 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 fostering economic sustainability

Marco Tronchetti Provera, Pirelli Executive Vice Chairman:

We’re delighted to extend our presence in Formula 1 and its other related championships. Pirelli was there when Formula 1 was born in 1950, and with this latest renewal, the firm will now be a protagonist throughout nearly two decades of the modern Formula 1 era. Thanks to Liberty Media’s impetus and the FIA’s support, the sport is enjoying an extraordinary period of growth in terms of audience and global expansion, increasing its following among younger generations as well. Innovation and technology are locked into Pirelli’s DNA, and Formula 1 constitutes the ultimate open-air laboratory to try out and test new technical solutions and accelerate fresh research, development, and production processes in making tyres. I would also like to thank everyone at Pirelli for their passionate commitment and the quality of their work over the years, which will continue as we extend this partnership together. Our commitment to sustainability is equally strong, as proved by the FSC certification that will be introduced to our F1 tyres next year. Being at the forefront of motorsport’s pinnacle until at least 2027 adds another important value dimension to our company.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA:

Pirelli has been operating at the top level of motorsport for many years, and I am sure they will continue delivering innovation and excellence on the world stage. Formula 1 is a unique challenge for the tyre supplier, and Pirelli has demonstrated outstanding commitment to producing tyres that meet the extreme demands of these incredible cars. I want to thank Pirelli for its ongoing support of motorsport, not only in Formula 1 but in many other championships and categories at every level. Work will continue in the coming years to take further strides in performance and sustainability, and Pirelli has made firm commitments to both of these targets.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1:

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. 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.

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