Pirelli will be the new official tire supplier for the Porsche Carrera Cup North America from the 2026 season.
The multi-year agreement marks the first time in the championship’s six-year history that the single-brand category will use tires from the Italian manufacturer on the tracks.
The official debut of the partnership will take place during the category’s collective test at Sebring International Raceway, in February. On this occasion, the new Porsche 911 Cup generation 992.2 will make its first public appearance equipped with tires Pirelli.
P Zero DHG will be the official tire of the category
A Porsche Carrera Cup North America will use o P Zero DHGa model that began to equip all GT championships served by Pirelli in 2025. The compound was developed with a focus on consistent performance, greater thermal stability and an expanded performance window throughout the races.
In case of rain, the category will rely on the Cinturato WHB, a standard tire for wet conditions in GT competitions provided by the brand since 2025.
Another highlight is the presence of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) seal on the new P Zero. Certification ensures that the natural rubber used comes from cultivation areas managed with strict environmental criteria, guaranteeing traceability and separation of materials throughout the entire production chain.
Connection between track and street
The announcement comes shortly after Pirelli confirmed the development of specific versions of the P Zero R and P Zero Trofeo RS for the street-legal Porsche 911 GT3, reinforcing the strategy of transferring technology from motorsport to production models.
According to Volker Holzmeyer, president and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, the partnership opens a new phase for the championship. Claudio Zanardo, president and CEO of Pirelli North America, highlighted that the agreement expands the brand’s presence in high-level championships in North America.
New generation 911 Cup debuts in 2026
The 2026 season also marks the debut of Porsche 911 Cup generation 992.2, evolution of the model used in the German manufacturer’s single-brand competitions. The new car brings improvements in handling, balance and aerodynamic efficiency.
The 992.2 will compete in just four global championships in 2026: Porsche Carrera Cup North America, Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
The official opening of the season will be between March 18th and 20th, again in Sebring, as part of the schedule of the traditional Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, valid for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
With the arrival of Pirelli and the new 911 Cup, the Porsche Carrera Cup North America begins a new technical and strategic phase, aligning performance, innovation and sustainability in one of the most competitive single-brand championships on the continent.
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