The Italian brand Pirelli will continue to be the sole tire supplier on the Formula 1 grid until 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for another season, with the competition highlighting the manufacturer’s “positive commitment” to the drivers.
This new agreement, which extends the previous one by three years, came just 48 hours after the problems with the Pirelli tires at the Qatar Grand Prix. In the test, three mandatory stops were established every 18 laps, the limit set by the manufacturer for safety, given the curbs that were ‘harmful’ to the health of the tires.
Pirelli will continue as the sole supplier of the grid, a role it acquired in 2011, so this latest agreement will allow it to be so for 18 seasons, including a possible extension. “Over that time, they have responded to a number of sporting and technical changes, including the request to deliver 13-inch high degradation tires for 2011, wider tires in 2017 and the introduction of the current 18-inch rubber for 2022. “, highlighted F-1 in its statement.
The competition highlighted that Pirelli, which will also provide tires to Formula 2 and Formula 3, “has always been positively committed to the drivers, the teams, the FIA and Formula 1 to deliver tires that allow excellent racing”, thanks to the analysis of data to “continuously improve year after year.”
The president and CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, assured that the company is “an invaluable partner” in delivering “tires to enable fantastic races.” “The company’s commitment to quality, innovation and its deep knowledge of our sport will be vital in the coming years as we approach our new regulations in 2026,” he added.
In addition, Domenicali thanked the Japanese brand Bridgestone for the “impressive offer” to enter the World Championship. “They have a proud legacy in our sport and I would like to thank them for their highly professional and passionate commitment to us,” he said.
For his part, Pirelli executive vice president and CEO Marco Tronchetti Provera was “delighted” to expand his presence on the grid. “Pirelli was there when Formula 1 was born in 1950, and with this latest renewal, the firm will now be a protagonist for almost two decades of the modern era of F-1,” he said.
“Innovation and technology are embedded in Pirelli’s DNA, and Formula 1 constitutes the ultimate outdoor laboratory not only to test new technical solutions, but also to accelerate new research, development and production processes in tire manufacturing. “, he highlighted about the competition, adding that “being at the forefront until at least 2027 adds another important dimension of value.”
Finally, the president of the FIA, Mohamed Ben Sulayam, emphasized the “high level” of the brand “for many years” to continue “providing innovation and excellence” in F-1. “It is a unique challenge for the tire supplier and Pirelli has shown great commitment to producing tires that meet the extreme demands of these incredible cars,” he said.
“I would like to thank Pirelli for its continued support of motor sport not only in Formula 1, but in many other championships and categories at all levels. In the coming years work will continue to achieve greater progress both in terms of performance and sustainability, and Pirelli has made strong commitments to both objectives,” he concluded.
Source: dpa
(Main reference image source: picture alliance / Jens Buettner / dpa)
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