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Departing Pirelli boss Mario Isola has revealed his new job, which he will take up this summer.
Departing Pirelli boss Mario Isola has revealed his new job, which he will take up this summer, as the general manager of ACI Sport.
Isola will effectively hand over the role of Pirelli’s motorsport director on March 1, with Dario Marrafuschi set to take his place.
He will then help transition Marrafuschi into the role until July 1 before starting at ACI Sport, the Italian motorsport organization.
ACI president, Geronimo La Russa, praised Isola’s move, stating that it will strengthen and enhance the dynamics of the organization.
The 2026 F1 season is set to kick off in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix on March 8, where all teams will be using Pirelli tires on their new machinery.
Isola’s appointment has been widely acclaimed by top officials in ACI Sport Spa, recognizing his expertise and the positive impact he will have on the organization.
