Pirelli will be the new official tire supplier of 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 one-make series will use tires from the Italian manufacturer in competition.
The official launch of the partnership will take place during collective testing for the category 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.
The P Zero DHG will be the official tire of the category
The Porsche Carrera Cup North America will use this evening P Zero DHGa model which has equipped all GT championships supplied by Pirelli since 2025. The compound was developed with a focus on consistent performance, improved thermal stability and an expanded performance window throughout races.
In the event of rain, the category will have the Cinturato WHB, the standard tire for wet conditions in GT competitions supplied by the brand since 2025.
Another strong point is the presence of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label on the new P Zeros. This certification guarantees that the natural rubber used comes from growing areas managed according to strict environmental criteria, ensuring traceability and separation of materials throughout the 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 road-going 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, this 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.
The new generation of the 911 Cup begins in 2026
The 2026 season will also mark the debut of the Porsche 911 Cup generation 992.2, evolution of the model used in the German manufacturer’s one-design competitions. The new car brings improvements in handling, balance and aerodynamic efficiency.
The 992.2 will participate in only four world championships in 2026: Porsche Carrera Cup North America, Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia and Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
The official season opener will take place March 18-20, again at Sebring, as part of the traditional Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, round of 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 one-make championships on the continent.
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