Carrera Cup North America will enter a new chapter in 2026 with Pirelli confirmed as the official tire supplier with multi-year agreement.

Porsche Carrera Cup North America will enter a new chapter in 2026 with Pirelli confirmed as the championship’s official tire supplier under a multi-year agreement.

The partnership marks the first time in the six-year history of the series that it will compete on Pirelli rubber, aligning a new technical era for the championship with one of the most recognizable names in global motorsport.

The debut of Pirelli in the series coincides with the arrival of the new Porsche 911 Cup car (Type 992.2). Both the car and tire will make their first appearance together at the series-wide test at Sebring International Raceway in mid-February, offering teams their first opportunity to evaluate the package ahead of the season opener at the same circuit in March.

P Zero technology meets the new 911 Cup.

Porsche Carrera Cup North America will utilize the Pirelli P Zero DHG tire, which debuted across all Pirelli-served GT championships worldwide in 2025. The Pirelli P Zero tire on each Porsche 911 Cup car underscores the technological link between track performance and road-going excellence.

The collaboration also follows the recent introduction of bespoke Pirelli P Zero R and Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS fitments for the road-going Porsche 911 GT3, further demonstrating how race-inspired development translates directly to road car capability.

Should wet weather conditions arise during the season, the field will rely on the Pirelli Cinturato WHB, the standard wet-weather tire used across GT classes since 2025.

The new Pirelli P Zero tire features the Forest Stewardship Council™ logo, signifying that all FSC™ certified natural rubber used in the tire originates from responsibly managed cultivation areas that preserve biodiversity and support local communities. The FSC™ certification process ensures certified materials remain fully traceable and separate from non-certified material throughout the supply chain.

“Porsche and Pirelli share a deep motorsport heritage and a commitment to innovation that carries from the track to the road,” Volker Holzmeyer, PMNA President and CEO, said. “We’re excited to welcome Pirelli to our premier Porsche One-Make series as we usher in a new era with the 911 Cup and new Pirelli tires beginning in 2026.”

A collaborative livery inspired by heritage.

The partnership is further expressed through a dedicated promotional livery unveiled alongside the announcement. Rooted in the 911 Cup #Raceborn launch design that anchors the 2026 Carrera Cup North America visual identity, the concept has been reinterpreted in black and yellow, the unmistakable colors synonymous with Pirelli’s racing heritage.

While remaining true to the established #Raceborn design language, the updated look naturally aligns with the partnership. Its graphic pattern resembles a stylized tire tread motif, subtly connecting the car’s visual identity with Pirelli’s core product and reinforcing the shared narrative of performance, innovation, and evolution.

That thread-inspired element also serves as visual storytelling, reflecting Pirelli’s heritage and the concept of “memory that becomes future” – the idea that decades of racing knowledge are carried forward into the next generation of innovation.

The result is a cohesive statement that connects both brands visually and philosophically, mirroring the shared values of precision, performance, and technical excellence that define Porsche and Pirelli.

Pirelli strengthens its North American presence.

With motorsport continuing to gain momentum across North America, Pirelli’s new role in Porsche Carrera Cup North America further expands its footprint in one of the world’s most competitive racing markets.

As the championship enters a new era with the Porsche 911 Cup car (Type 992.2), the partnership reinforces Pirelli’s long-standing commitment to top-level GT competition while aligning with a series that serves as a key platform for emerging professional talent.

In 2026, the 911 Cup car will compete in just four single-make championships worldwide: Porsche Carrera Cup North America, Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, and the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.

“Pirelli is thrilled to partner with Porsche Motorsport North America as the tire supplier for the Porsche Carrera Cup North America, adding to our extensive portfolio of top-level championships supported worldwide,” Claudio Zanardo, President and CEO of Pirelli North America, said. “This collaboration demonstrates Pirelli’s dedication to performance and innovation, bringing race-proven technology from the track to the road. Just as Porsche vehicles set the standard for driving excellence, our P Zero tires define precision, handling, and performance in both competition and everyday driving.

With motorsport rapidly expanding across North America, attracting more fans and creating new opportunities to showcase high-performance engineering, we are excited to strengthen our presence and support this momentum. Taking on this challenge alongside Porsche, its teams, drivers, and the iconic 911 Cup cars is an opportunity for continuous innovation, collaboration, and growth throughout the season.”

Sebring up next.

The 2026 Porsche Carrera Cup North America season officially begins at the series-wide test at Sebring International Raceway in mid-February, followed by Round 1 at the same circuit alongside the IMSA WeatherTech Championship’s Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, March 18 to 20.

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