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 marque series will use tires from the Italian manufacturer on track.
The official debut of the partnership will take place during the series’ joint 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 Pirelli-deck.
P Zero DHG will be the official tire of the series
Porsche Carrera Cup North America will use P Zero DHGa model which, since 2025, has been standard in all GT championships supplied by Pirelli. The rubber compound has been developed with a focus on consistent performance, better thermal stability and a wider performance window throughout the runs.
In case of rain, the series will use the Cinturato WHB, the standard tire for wet conditions in GT competitions supplied by the brand since 2025.
Another highlight is the presence of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label on the new P Zero tyres. The certification ensures that the natural rubber used comes from cultivation areas that are managed according to strict environmental criteria, and guarantees traceability and separation of materials throughout the entire production chain.
Connection between track and road
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 version of the Porsche 911 GT3, reinforcing its strategy of transferring technology from motorsport to series-produced models.
According to Volker Holzmeyer, president and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, the partnership marks the start of a new phase for the championship. Claudio Zanardo, president and CEO of Pirelli North America, highlighted that the deal expands the brand’s presence in high-level championships in North America.
The new generation 911 Cup debuts in 2026
The 2026 season also marks the debut for Porsche 911 Cup generation 992.2, a further development of the model used in the German manufacturer’s brand series. The new car offers improvements in handling, balance and aerodynamic efficiency.
In 2026, 992.2 will only compete in four global championships: Porsche Carrera Cup North America, Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
The official season opener takes place between March 18 and 20, again at Sebring, as part of the program for the tradition-rich Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, which forms part of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
With the arrival of Pirelli and the new 911 Cup, the Porsche Carrera Cup North America enters a new technical and strategic phase, combining performance, innovation and sustainability in one of the continent’s most competitive brand championships.
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