Pirelli, option activated to stay in F1 in 2028
Pirelli will continue to be the sole tire supplier for the F1 World Championship until the end of the 2028 season. The FIA announced a few minutes ago that it has exercised the option provided in the last renewal, extending the collaboration with the Milanese company for another year. The decision was made by mutual agreement with Formula One Management (FOM) and Pirelli itself, which naturally also remains a supplier for the preparatory championships.
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The extension was already contemplated in the contract signed in 2023, with which Pirelli had renewed its commitment in F1 for the three-year period 2025-2027. With the addition of 2028, there will therefore be 18 consecutive World Championships with the Milanese company as the sole tire supplier.
Ben Sulayem’s words
“Pirelli has been an important partner for the F1 World Championship for many years, consistently ensuring high standards in terms of performance, innovation, and safety at the highest levels of our sport,” commented FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. “This renewal until the end of 2028 guarantees stability for the championship and reflects the strong collaboration between the FIA, Formula 1, and Pirelli. Together, we continue to promote innovation and support the running of exciting races for drivers, teams, and fans worldwide.”
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Tronchetti Provera’s words
“We are pleased to extend our presence in Formula 1 for another year,” added Marco Tronchetti Provera, Pirelli Executive Vice President. “Last year we surpassed the milestone of 500 Grand Prix, facing and winning important technological and innovation challenges during our long involvement. Pirelli is not just a supplier, but 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. F1 represents the best laboratory for us to innovate, test cutting-edge technical solutions, and continuously improve research and development processes, for the benefit of tomorrow’s road tires.”
Domenicali’s words
“We have had an incredible history and collaboration with Pirelli, relying for many years on their technical excellence and their focus on performance, innovation, and sustainability; I am therefore pleased that the FIA and we will continue this relationship for another year,” finally added F1 President Stefano Domenicali.
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