Pirelli will be the new official tire supplier of the Porsche Carrera Cup North America beginning with the 2026 season.
The multi-year agreement marks the first time in the six-year history of the championship that the single-make series will use tires from the Italian manufacturer on track.
The official debut of the partnership will take place during the series’ collective test at Sebring International Raceway in February. On that occasion, the new Porsche 911 Cup generation 992.2 will make its first public appearance equipped with Pirelli tires.
P Zero DHG will be the series’ official tire
The Porsche Carrera Cup North America will use the P Zero DHG, a model that has equipped all GT championships supplied by Pirelli since 2025. The compound was developed with a focus on consistent performance, greater thermal stability, and an expanded performance window throughout races.
In case of rain, the series will rely on the Cinturato WHB, the standard wet-weather tire for GT competitions supplied by the brand since 2025.
Another highlight is the presence of the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label on the new P Zero tires. The certification ensures that the natural rubber used comes from cultivation areas managed under strict environmental criteria, guaranteeing traceability and material separation throughout the entire 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 the P Zero Trofeo RS for the road-going Porsche 911 GT3, reinforcing the strategy of transferring motorsport technology to production models.
According to Volker Holzmeyer, President and CEO of Porsche Motorsport North America, the partnership marks a new phase for the championship. Claudio Zanardo, President and CEO of Pirelli North America, emphasized that the agreement expands the brand’s presence in top-tier championships across North America.
New generation 911 Cup debuts in 2026
The 2026 season will also mark the debut of the Porsche 911 Cup generation 992.2, an evolution of the model used in the German manufacturer’s single-make competitions. The new car brings improvements in drivability, balance, and aerodynamic efficiency.
The 992.2 will compete in only 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 take place from March 18 to 20, once again at Sebring, as part of the traditional Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring program, a round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
With the arrival of Pirelli and the new 911 Cup, Porsche Carrera Cup North America enters a new technical and strategic phase, aligning performance, innovation, and sustainability in one of the continent’s most competitive single-make championships.
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