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Formula 1 has confirmed that Pirelli will continue as its exclusive tyre supplier until the end of the 2028 season, extending one of the longest-running technical partnerships in modern motorsport history. The decision follows the FIA exercising an option included in the existing agreement, with the extension approved by both Formula 1 and Pirelli. The renewed deal also covers the FIA Formula 2 Championship, FIA Formula 3 Championship and F1 Academy, ensuring consistency across the sport’s major single-seater categories.
Pirelli has been the sole tyre supplier for Formula 1 since the year 2011 and has played a very important role in the championship’s technical evolution. Every season brings fresh challenges, from changing circuit conditions to new regulations. Apparently, tyres remain one of the biggest factors influencing race strategy and performance. The extension means teams can continue working with a supplier they know well while preparing for the next phase of Formula 1’s technical development.
The renewed agreement is important because Formula 1 is entering a period of significant change. New regulations, evolving car designs and ongoing sustainability goals require close collaboration between the governing body, teams and tyre manufacturer. By continuing with Pirelli, the championship maintains stability while allowing further investment in research, testing and tyre development. The company has also stated that lessons learned from Formula 1 often contribute to the development of tyres used on everyday road cars.
The announcement has also sparked discussions beyond the Formula 1 paddock. Industry professionals have pointed out that Pirelli’s continued presence in the world’s most watched motorsport championship reinforces the value of long-term investment in innovation and engineering. Formula 1 is often regarded as one of the toughest testing environments for tyre technology, where products must deliver performance, safety and reliability under extreme conditions. Success in such an environment strengthens a brand’s global reputation and demonstrates its technical capabilities.
For consumers, the partnership may seem distant from everyday driving, but motorsport has historically influenced tyre development for passenger vehicles. Technologies related to grip, heat management, durability and wet-weather performance have gradually found their way from the racetrack to production vehicles. This connection is one reason why leading tyre manufacturers continue to invest heavily in top-level motorsport despite the high costs involved.
With the partnership now secured until 2028, Formula 1 and Pirelli can focus on supporting the sport through its next chapter. As teams prepare for future regulations and manufacturers continue pushing engineering boundaries, tyres will remain central to performance, strategy and safety. The extension reflects the confidence that both Formula 1 and the FIA have in Pirelli’s ability to meet those demands while continuing to support innovation at the highest level of motorsport.
