Pirelli will be the new official tire supplier for the Porsche Carrera Cup North America from the 2026 season.
The multi-year deal marks the first time in the championship’s six-year history that the unit series will run on tires from the Italian manufacturer.
The official partnership will debut 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 apply 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 stable performance, improved thermal stability and a wider performance window throughout the races.
In case of rain, the series will use the Cinturato WHB, standard rain tire in GT competitions supplied by the brand since 2025.
Another highlight is the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label on the new P Zero tires. The certification ensures that the natural rubber used comes from plantations that are managed according to strict environmental criteria, guaranteeing 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 street-legal Porsche 911 GT3, reinforcing the strategy of transferring technology from motorsport to series-produced models.
According to Volker Holzmeyer, president and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, the partnership ushers in 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 top championships in North America.
New generation of 911 Cup debuts in 2026
The 2026 season also marks the debut of Porsche 911 Cup generation 992.2, a further development of the model used in the German manufacturer’s unit championships. The new car offers improvements in handling, balance and aerodynamic efficiency.
In 2026, the 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 will take place March 18-20, again at Sebring, as part of the program for the tradition-rich Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, which counts in 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, uniting performance, innovation and sustainability in one of the continent’s most competitive unit championships.
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