McLaren Trophy has extended its official tire partnership with Pirelli, with the tire maker supplying tires and on-track technical support across all McLaren Trophy series in both Europe and North America for the next three years.
The renewed partnership focuses on delivering optimal performance, consistency and safety for competitors, while enabling close cooperation in tire development, trackside engineering, logistics and data sharing to enhance race weekend operations.
“We are delighted to continue our close relationship with Pirelli as our official tire supplier partner,” said Giorgio Sanna, head of motorsport, McLaren Automotive. “McLaren Trophy is a growing platform and tire performance is central to the competitiveness and safety of our championship. Pirelli’s reputation for innovation, technical excellence and motorsport experience makes them an ideal partner. This three‑year agreement gives teams and drivers certainty and access to best‑in‑class tire support as the series continues to grow.”
The collaboration between Pirelli and McLaren Automotive that has seen the auto maker’s road cars equipped with Pirelli tires was extended into McLaren Trophy when the European series launched in 2023, and later expanded with McLaren Trophy America. The new agreement strengthens long-term stability for teams and drivers in the championships, which now form an integral part of the McLaren Motorsport factory driver program.
For both series, Pirelli will supply its benchmark GT tire range: the P Zero DHG for dry conditions and the Cinturato WHB for wet weather. The natural rubber of both tires is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and carries the logo. This indicates that all the natural rubber used comes from plantations that are managed to ensure biodiversity, as well as benefiting the people who live and work in these areas.
The McLaren Trophy Europe season will start on home soil for Pirelli, with rounds one and two taking place at Monza on May 29-31.
“Working with McLaren in both Europe and America is a prestigious commitment for us,” said Dario Marrafuschi, motorsport director, Pirelli. “It’s and an important opportunity to further strengthen our expertise in GT racing, while also partnering with one of the most prestigious brands in the automotive world, with which we have long-standing ties on the road car side as well.
“This year’s calendar is especially demanding, with a packed schedule of challenging events, and we are ready to support it with a product that is already proven and highly regarded, while continuing to deliver our customary level of trackside service.”
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