Pirelli Replaces Yokohama as Carrera Cup NA Tire Supplier

Photo: Porsche

Pirelli will replace Yokohama as the tire supplier of Porsche Carrera Cup North America, it has been announced.

The Italian tire manufacturer has entered into a multi-year agreement to utilize Pirelli P Zero tires on the new-for-2025 Porsche 911 Cup car, which will make its North American debut in next month’s season opening rounds at Sebring International Raceway.

The agreement follows a recent announcement that Pirelli has developed the P Zero R and the P Zero Trofeo RS in bespoke fitments for the road-going Porsche 911 GT3.

Carrera Cup North America will use the P Zero DHG tire, which debuted across most Pirelli-served GT championships worldwide last year.

“Porsche and Pirelli share a deep motorsport heritage and a commitment to innovation that carries from the track to the road,” said Porsche Motorsport North America President and CEO Volker Holzmeyer.

“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.”

Should Carrera Cup North America field need to run on a wet tire, it will rely on the Pirelli Cinturato WHB, the standard wet-weather tire for all GT classes.

“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,” said Pirelli North America President and CEO  Claudio Zanardo.

“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.”

Sportscar365 understands that Yokohama, which served as Carrera Cup’s tire provider from 2024-25, will continue to supply tires for the USAC-sanctioned Porsche Sprint and Endurance Challenge North America series.

John Dagys

John Dagys is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Sportscar365. Dagys spent eight years as a motorsports correspondent for FOXSports.com and SPEED Channel and has contributed to numerous other motorsports publications worldwide. Contact John