On 25 November 2018, Pirelli announced an extension of its contract as Formula 1’s exclusive tyre supplier through the 2023 season.
On 25 November 2018, Pirelli confirmed that it would remain Formula 1’s sole tyre supplier until the end of the 2023 season, extending a partnership that had begun in 2011. The agreement ensured stability as the sport prepared for technical changes, including the shift to 18-inch wheels scheduled for the early 2020s.
Throughout its tenure, Pirelli had developed tyre constructions designed to influence race strategy, with compounds that rewarded careful management and encouraged variation in pit stop
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For Pirelli, the extension cemented its position at the forefront of high-performance tyre development and allowed further alignment between road-car technology and motorsport research. The announcement marked another step in a long-term cooperation that shaped how teams approached pace, degradation and race planning in the hybrid era.
