Pirelli becomes Netcompany INEOS’ new tire supplier for the next three seasons

Pirelli and the WorldTeam Netcompany INEOS have announced a collaboration agreement that will begin in 2027 and will last for three seasons. The Italian company will become the official tire supplier for the British team, in an alliance that will go beyond material supply and will include the joint development of new solutions for competition.

Pirelli joins Netcompany INEOS

The agreement means the incorporation of Pirelli into the technical structure of INEOS, a team that has paid special attention to marginal gains since its inception, those small improvements that, when accumulated, can make a difference in final performance.

The collaboration will allow Pirelli to work directly with the riders, mechanics, and engineers of the team to develop and refine their tires under the most demanding conditions of the WorldTour calendar, from the grand tours to the five Monuments.

Two P ZERO tires as a starting point

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As Pirelli explains in its statement, the evaluation of the P ZERO RACE SL-R and P ZERO RACE RS models has been crucial to reaching this agreement.

The former is designed for situations where speed is a priority. Its development focuses on reducing both aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance, two factors that are especially important in fast races and routes where maintaining high speeds is decisive.

On the other hand, the P ZERO RACE RS seeks a more balanced performance, combining rolling efficiency, grip, protection, and stability in curves. An approach that aims to provide consistent performance over different asphalt types and under varying weather conditions.

Pirelli also highlights its patented PAAS technology, used in the development of the SL-R to try to improve aspects that have traditionally been difficult to reconcile, such as low rolling resistance and grip.

Geraint Thomas emphasizes the importance of joint development

One of the most interesting aspects of the collaboration will be the direct involvement of INEOS cyclists in the development of the tires.

Their feedback during training and competitions will be combined with the testing protocols of Pirelli's Outdoor testing department, allowing engineers to compare laboratory data with the actual performance of the material.

Geraint Thomas, the current Director of Racing of the British team, has assessed the arrival of the new sponsor as follows:

"Pirelli bring a huge amount of technical expertise and a real commitment to innovation, so it's exciting to have them working closely with our riders and performance team."

The Welshman has also insisted that the agreement will not be limited to the material used in competition:

"It's not just about the equipment we race on, but how we can work together to keep developing, so. We're really looking forward to building that relationship and seeing what we can achieve together.

From Pirelli, Aldo Nicotera, Head of Moto & Cycling Business Pirelli, has highlighted that this collaboration will allow for knowledge exchange with top-level athletes and technicians, and leverage that experience to develop tires aimed at both professionals and amateurs.

They will debut in January 2027 on the team's Pinarello bikes

Pirelli's debut in competition with Netcompany INEOS already has a scheduled date. The new tires will be used for the first time on the team's Pinarello bicycles during the Santos Tour Down Under, which will start on January 16, 2027.

Before that debut, a bicycle from the British team equipped with Pirelli tires will be displayed at the brand's stand during Rouleur Live, which takes place in London from November 12 to 14.

With this alliance, which will extend until the end of 2029, Pirelli strengthens its presence in professional cycling and Netcompany INEOS incorporates a new technical partner to work with in the pursuit of performance improvements.