Formula 1 and the FIA have confirmed a one-year extension of Pirelli‘s global tyre partnership, ensuring the Italian manufacturer will remain the exclusive tyre supplier to Formula 1 and its feeder series through the end of the 2028 season.
The extension activates the option included in the agreement signed in 2023 and guarantees continuity across Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 Academy as the sport navigates a new era of technical regulations introduced in 2026.
The renewed agreement reinforces one of Formula 1’s most significant technical partnerships, with Pirelli continuing to play a central role in tyre development, performance testing and sustainability initiatives. The company has served as Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier since 2011 and will complete 18 consecutive seasons in the role by the end of the new deal.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said, “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.”
His Excellency, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, added, “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, continued, “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.”
The announcement comes as Formula 1 continues to experience unprecedented commercial growth, with global fan engagement, sponsorship revenues and race attendance reaching record levels. By securing continuity in its tyre supply programme through 2028, the championship has removed a key area of uncertainty as teams, manufacturers and stakeholders adapt to Formula 1’s evolving technical landscape.
