Pirelli has announced a three-year partnership with Netcompany INEOS, becoming the Official Tyre Partner of the British UCI WorldTeam starting from the 2027 season.
The collaboration is being officially unveiled at the Rouleur Live cycling exhibition in London, where the team’s Pinarello race bike – fitted with Pirelli tyres – is on display (November 12-14, 2026). Pirelli notes that the tyre partnership focuses on technical development and testing tailored to WorldTour requirements across Grand Tours, high-speed stage races, and the single-day Monuments.
Technical developments:
- P ZERO RACE SL-R: Designed with a focus on aerodynamics and low rolling resistance for high-speed racing environments, utilising Pirelli’s proprietary PAAS technology to balance speed, drag reduction, and grip.
- P ZERO RACE RS: Developed for versatility, combining rolling efficiency, grip, puncture protection, and cornering stability across varying road surfaces and weather conditions.
- Marginal Gains Focus: Riders and technical staff will work alongside Pirelli’s R&D department to integrate real-world road feedback into testing protocols for continuous product refinement.
Aldo Nicotera, Head of Moto & Cycling Business at Pirelli, said “At the highest level of sport, success depends on a constant search for technological solutions that can deliver ever-greater performance.
“This is an approach we know well and one we are now bringing to our collaboration with Netcompany INEOS. We share the belief that optimising every detail can make a difference and contribute to outstanding results, together with an unwavering focus on innovation, quality and precision.”
Geraint Thomas, Director of Racing at Netcompany INEOS, added “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. 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.”
Pirelli tyres will make their competitive debut with Netcompany INEOS at the Santos Tour Down Under, commencing on January 16, 2027.
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