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WRC tyre supplier to change for 2025 as Pirelli elects not to bid
Pirelli, the current official tyre supplier for all categories within the WRC, has announced that it will not be submitting a bid to supply tyres for the championship from 2025 to 2027. Pirelli’s current contract will conclude in 2024. The FIA launched a new tyre tender in July, inviting tyre brands to submit proposals to become the sole tyre supplier for the WRC. The successful applicant will be announced on 19 October. Michelin, who previously supplied tyres to the WRC from 2011 to 2020, is expected to submit a bid alongside Indian manufacturer MRF. The tender requires applicants to demonstrate the safety, reliability, and equal sporting capabilities of their proposed tyres for all competitors in various conditions encountered in WRC competitions.
Source: motorsport
