Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has confirmed an extension to its long-running deal that will keep it as the sport’s sole tyre provider until the end of 2028.
The FIA has activated an option within the current agreement, ensuring continuity at a time when the sport is preparing for continued technical development and regulatory refinement.
The move preserves one of the sport’s most established partnerships, with Pirelli remaining a constant presence through changing eras of machinery and competition.
Pirelli’s involvement in Formula 1 stretches well beyond a simple supply arrangement. With more than 500 Grands Prix already to its name, the Italian manufacturer has become deeply embedded in the sport’s technological and competitive fabric, playing a central role in performance strategy across the grid.
Marco Tronchetti Provera, Executive Vice Chairman of Pirelli, highlighted both the historical significance and forward-looking ambition behind the extension:
“We are pleased to extend our presence in Formula 1 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,” said Tronchetti Provera.
“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.”
His comments underline the dual nature of modern Formula 1 tyre development: a competitive necessity on track, and a research-driven platform for road-relevant innovation off it.
The extension was also welcomed by Formula 1 leadership, who emphasised the importance of continuity as the sport continues to evolve its technical and sporting direction.
F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali praised the depth of the partnership and the role Pirelli plays in supporting both performance and spectacle:
“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.”
With the agreement now extended, Formula 1 secures continuity in one of its most critical performance areas, ensuring that as the sport enters its next regulatory era, the story of race strategy, degradation, and tyre management will continue to be written on Pirelli rubber through at least 2028.
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