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-type series will use the Italian manufacturer’s tires on the racetrack.
The official presentation of the collaboration will take place in February, at the collective test held at the Sebring International Raceway. This is when the 992.2 generation of the Porsche 911 Cup is presented to the public for the first time, Pirelli equipped with tires.
AP Zero DHG will be the official tire of the category
A Porsche Carrera Cup North America a P Zero DHG will use a model that has been the official tire of all GT championships serviced by Pirelli since 2025. The compound has been developed to provide consistent performance, better thermal stability and a wider power range during races.
In wet conditions, the series uses the Cinturato WHB, which has been the standard rain tire for the GT races supplied by the brand since 2025.
Another highlight is the appearance of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certificate on the new P Zero tires. The certification guarantees that the natural rubber used comes from plantations managed according to strict environmental protection principles, ensuring full traceability and segregation of materials throughout the entire production chain.
Connection between the racetrack and the street
The announcement comes shortly after Pirelli confirmed the development of special versions of the P Zero R and P Zero Trofeo RS for the road-going version of the Porsche 911 GT3, reinforcing its strategy of bringing motorsport technology to production models.
According to Volker Holzmeyer, President and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, the partnership ushers in a new era for the championship. Claudio Zanardo, President and CEO of Pirelli North America, emphasized that the agreement will further strengthen the presence of the brand in North American top-class championships.
The new generation of the 911 Cup will debut in 2026
The 2026 season is also a Porsche 911 It also marks the introduction of the Cup 992.2 generation, which is an improved version of the model used in the German manufacturer’s one-type racing series. The new car offers improved 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 season opener will be March 18-20, again at Sebring, as part of the traditional Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, a race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
With the arrival of Pirelli and the introduction of the new 911 Cup, the Porsche Carrera Cup North America enters a new technical and strategic era, combining performance, innovation and sustainability in one of the continent’s most competitive one-of-a-kind championships.
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