The Porsche Carrera Cup North America will race on Pirelli tyres through a multi-year agreement, marking the first time in the six-year history of Porsche Carrera Cup North America that the championship will utilise the Italian brand on track.
Following the shakedown week in Barcelona, tomorrow sees the start of the first pre-season Formula 1 test, which will provide teams with the opportunity to further their understanding of these new cars built to conform to the technical regulations that come into force this year.
Pirelli has introduced the third generation of its Scorpion summer tyre, dedicated to SUVs. First launched in 1986 specifically for high-driving-position vehicles and originally fitted to the Lamborghini LM002, the Scorpion brand today ranges from SUV tyres to on-road enduro and motocross motorcycle tyres, as well as off-road applications in the bicycle sector.
Last year was a record year for Pirelli innovation, with many awards won in tests and the recognition for Cyber Tyre technology, all granted by independent bodies and specialised magazines.
Just one month after being recognised in the United States as the most innovative technology in the tyre sector (Autotech Breakthrough Awards), the Pirelli Cyber Tyre has received three additional prestigious international accolades.
All the new Pirelli compounds will already be seen in action during the first three races of 2026, with today’s announcement of the compounds for next season’s opening races: Australia, China, and Japan.
Pirelli has equipped the new McLaren W1 supercar with three bespoke tyre fitments made from more than 50 per cent bio-based and recycled materials: a figure certified by independent body, Bureau Veritas.
Pirelli’s last development test for the 2026 Formula 1 tyres, before all the teams get to try them at the post-season session after this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, is currently taking place at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City.
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