Pirelli Secures Formula 1 Future Until 2028

Formula 1, the FIA and Pirelli have agreed to extend their tyre partnership through the end of 2028, keeping continuity at the heart of the sport’s new technical era.

Pirelli will remain Formula 1’s exclusive tyre supplier until the end of the 2028 season, after the FIA and Formula One Group agreed to activate the additional year included in the Italian manufacturer’s existing contract.

The move extends the agreement originally announced in 2023, which covered the 2025 to 2027 seasons with an option for 2028. That option has now been taken, giving Formula 1 stability as the championship continues to adapt to its new-generation regulations.

Continuity for Formula 1’s New Era

The extension is commercially and technically significant. Formula 1 is already navigating a major rules cycle, with new power units, active aerodynamics and evolving car concepts reshaping the competitive order.

Keeping the tyre supplier unchanged avoids adding another major variable to an already complex technical landscape. For teams, that continuity matters. Tyres influence car design, race strategy, qualifying performance and development direction.

Pirelli’s extension gives Formula 1 one less moving target during a period when almost everything else about the technical formula is changing. F1LiveUpdates analysis

Why F1 Chose Stability

Formula 1 previously selected Pirelli as its exclusive tyre supplier until 2027, with an option to continue through 2028. That original tender confirmed Pirelli’s position after competition from Bridgestone, and the latest extension now turns the option into a firm commitment.

The decision reflects trust in Pirelli’s ability to support F1 across different technical eras. Since returning as sole supplier in 2011, the Italian company has worked through high-degradation tyres, larger wheels, sprint weekends, evolving compounds and the shift toward more sustainable materials.

• Pirelli remains F1’s sole tyre supplier through 2028.
• The extension adds one year to the existing 2025–2027 contract.
• Formula 2 and Formula 3 are also covered by the agreement.
• The deal keeps tyre continuity during F1’s new rules cycle.
• Pirelli’s sole-supplier era in modern F1 began in 2011.

What It Means for Teams

For teams, the extension removes uncertainty. Tyres are one of the most sensitive performance areas in Formula 1, and a supplier change would force teams to rethink suspension philosophy, aerodynamic load targets and race preparation.

With Pirelli staying, teams can continue developing around a known technical partner. That does not mean the tyres will stay exactly the same, but it does mean the working relationship, data language and development process remain familiar.

Why Pirelli Benefits Too

For Pirelli, the extension reinforces its position at the centre of global motorsport. The company already supplies several FIA single-seater categories and is expanding its motorsport footprint elsewhere, including MotoGP from 2027.

Remaining in Formula 1 keeps Pirelli linked to the sport’s growing international audience and its premium global brand image. At a time when F1 is expanding commercially in the United States and beyond, the marketing value of the tyre partnership remains substantial.

For Pirelli, Formula 1 is not only a technical programme. It is a global showcase for brand visibility, innovation and sporting authority. F1LiveUpdates analysis

A Deal That Also Matters for F2 and F3

The extension also covers Formula 2 and Formula 3, ensuring continuity across the main FIA single-seater ladder. That matters for young drivers because tyre management is one of the most important skills developed before reaching Formula 1.

Keeping the same supplier across F1, F2 and F3 helps preserve a clear technical pathway. Drivers learn how to manage degradation, warm-up and strategy on Pirelli tyres before stepping into the top category.

The Bigger Picture

Formula 1’s decision to extend with Pirelli may not create the same headlines as a driver transfer or a rules controversy, but it is an important piece of the sport’s stability puzzle.

In a period defined by change, F1 has chosen continuity in one of its most influential performance areas. That should help teams, drivers and the championship manage the next phase of the 2026 rules cycle with fewer unknowns.

Pirelli’s place in Formula 1 is now secure until 2028. The next challenge is making sure the tyres help the racing evolve as quickly as the sport around them.