Breaking: FIA extend F1 contract with Pirelli

F1 has confirmed that the championship will continue to race exclusively on Pirelli tyres for the next two seasons.

The Italian company already has a deal until the end of 2027, but the option for 2028 has now been picked up by the FIA after mutual agreement between the parties.

Taking over from Bridgestone in 2011, Pirelli has been F1's sole supplier ever since, and will also continue to work with F2, FIA F3 and F1 Academy.

"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," F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali said.

"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."

Pirelli was present on the grid during F1's inaugural season in 1950.

Ben Sulayem added: "Pirelli has been an important partner to the FIA Formula 1 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."