Pirelli will become the new Official Tire Supplier of the Porsche Carrera Cup North America starting with the 2026 season.
This multi-year contract marks the first time in the six-year history of this one-make series that the Italian manufacturer’s tires will be officially used.
The official debut of the partnership will take place at a joint test at Sebring International Raceway in February. The new Porsche 911 Cup 992.2 generation is here. Pirelli It will be released for the first time with tires installed.
P Zero DHG selected as the official tire of the series
Porsche Carrera Cup North America P Zero DHGUse . This model has been adopted as the standard tire for all GT championships supplied by Pirelli from 2025. The compound was developed for reliable performance, improved thermal stability and a wide performance range throughout the race.
In wet weather, Cinturato WHB, which has been used as the standard wet tire in GT competitions from 2025, will be applied.
Additionally, the new P Zero tires carry the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification mark. This certification ensures that the natural rubber used is sourced from plantations managed according to strict environmental standards and ensures traceability and material separation throughout production.
Technology connecting circuits and roads
The announcement comes shortly after Pirelli confirmed it would be developing dedicated versions of the P Zero R and P Zero Trofeo RS for the Porsche 911 GT3 road models. This step further strengthens our strategy to transfer motorsport technology to production models.
Volker Holzmaier, President and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, said this partnership opens a new phase in the championship. Claudio Gianardo, President and CEO of Pirelli North America, emphasized that this agreement will further expand the brand’s presence in the top-level championships in North America.
New 911 Cup, debut in 2026
The 2026 season is Porsche 911 It is also the debut season of the Cup 992.2 generation. This model is an evolution of the vehicles used in the German manufacturer’s one-make series, with improved driving performance, balance and aerodynamic efficiency.
992.2 will only participate in four championships worldwide 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 again at Sebring from March 18-20 and will be part of the traditional Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring race program as part of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
With the addition of Pirelli and the introduction of the new 911 Cup, the Porsche Carrera Cup North America enters a new technological and strategic phase, establishing itself as one of the best one-make championships in North America, combining performance, innovation and sustainability.
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