Pirelli develops unique tyres for the 2026 DTM

Pirelli will stay the unique tyre associate of the DTM. The Italian tyre producer – which can be presently the only tyre provider for F1 and, from 2027 onwards, for MotoGP – received the contract in a clear and non-discriminatory tendering course of. Starting within the 2026 season, Pirelli will contribute its motorsport experience much more extensively and provide the DTM with tyres designed and developed completely for the collection.

From subsequent 12 months, DTM tyres shall be “Made in Germany”, developed and produced on the know-how hub in Breuberg in Hesse.

But Pirelli will not be solely intensifying its involvement within the DTM on a technical stage. By integrating the collection extra carefully into its personal gross sales and advertising and marketing actions and on worldwide digital channels, the tyre producer is making certain considerably increased visibility for the DTM.

“The DTM is the GT and touring car series with the highest performance density worldwide and places special demands on tyres. We are responding to this with Pirelli’s tailor-made tyres. The new tyre for the DTM also ensures fair competition and is an effective means of enforcing testing restrictions in the series. The introduction of the exclusive tyre is an important step for the development of the DTM. We are delighted to be taking this step together with Pirelli,” says ADAC Motorsport Director Thomas Voss.

“The ADAC’s decision underscores the high quality of our tyres and the excellent work of our team. The DTM can continue to rely on top tyre performance and dependable support at the track. The tyre production in Germany is certainly a big asset for the series,” commented Mario Isola, Director of Pirelli Motorsport. “Pirelli and the DTM will continue on their shared path, confirming the success of the partnership that began in 2023. This is a source of great pride for us and, at the same time, a responsibility. We will continue to provide our utmost support to one of the world’s most prestigious and professional championships with bespoke technological solutions. This partnership represents a significant commitment, but also a valuable opportunity for further growth for our team.”

The partnership consists of the event of an unique tyre line for the DTM, characterised by progressive processes and supplies designed to fulfill the particular race format and the rising competitiveness of the collection. These new tyres, which shall be launched from the subsequent season, will combine the newest RFID know-how for monitoring. They shall be manufactured at Pirelli’s Breuberg plant in Hessen, one of the superior among the many Group’s 18 manufacturing websites worldwide. The facility boasts a state-of-the-art R&D division, which works in direct reference to the corporate’s headquarters and different international analysis facilities.

In addition to the DTM, Pirelli may also be supplying tyres to the ADAC GT Masters within the coming years.

The product strains for the GT Masters will comply with their very own impartial improvement path, sustaining continuity with the worldwide GT platform. The ADAC GT Masters will proceed to make use of the P Zero DHG tyre era launched for the 2025 season. Pirelli has been the tyre associate of the ADAC GT Masters since 2015.