Pirelli will be the new official tire supplier of the Porsche Carrera Cup North America starting with the 2026 season.
The multi-year agreement will see the one-make series race with tires made by the Italian manufacturer for the first time in the championship’s six-year history.
The official debut of the partnership will take place at a joint test at Sebring International Raceway in February. Here, the new Porsche 911 Cup 992.2 generationPirelliIt will be shown to the public for the first time with tires installed.
P Zero DHG becomes series official tire
Porsche Carrera Cup North AmericaP Zero DHGwill be adopted. This model has been used in all GT championships supplied by Pirelli since 2025. The compound was developed to ensure consistent performance, excellent thermal stability and a wide performance range throughout the race.
In wet weather, the Cinturato WHB, which has been supplied as the standard wet tire in GT competition since 2025, will be used.
Also, the new P Zero is attracting attention because it has been given the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification mark. This certification ensures that the natural rubber used is sourced from farms managed under strict environmental standards and ensures traceability and material segregation throughout the production chain.
Technology that connects circuits and public roads
The announcement comes shortly after Pirelli announced that it would develop exclusive versions of the P Zero R and P Zero Trofeo RS for the Porsche 911 GT3 production model. This strengthens our strategy to transfer motorsport technology to mass-produced models.
Volker Holzmeier, President and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, said this partnership marks the beginning of a new phase for the championship. Claudio Zanardo, President and CEO of Pirelli North America, emphasized that this agreement further strengthens the brand’s presence in high-level championships in North America.
911 Cup new generation debuts in 2026
The 2026 season will bePorsche 911 It is also the year of the debut of the Cup 992.2 generation. This is an evolved version of the model used in the German manufacturer’s one-make races. The new car features improvements in maneuverability, balance, and aerodynamic efficiency.
In 2026, the 992.2 will only compete in four world championships: Porsche Carrera Cup North America, Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
The season opener will once again be held at Sebring from March 18th to 20th, as part of the program of the classic Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, part of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
With the entry of Pirelli and the introduction of the new 911 Cup, the Porsche Carrera Cup North America enters a new technical and strategic phase, continuing to evolve as one of the most competitive one-make championships on the continent, combining performance, innovation and sustainability.
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