The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today confirmed that Pirelli will become the single tyre supplier for those Formula Regional Championships, certified by FIA that will introduce the next generation of car from 2026. As the remaining championships introduce the new car in the following season, they will likewise move to Pirelli as the official tyre supplier.

Pirelli, also the global tyre partner of FIA Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships, will supply 15-inch tyres as part of the package of updates coming in the second generation for Formula Regional which beings in 2026. These new, high-performance tyres are purpose-built for the demands of the category and will support greater technical relevance, enhanced racing spectacle, and consistent standards across the five regional championships, reinforcing Formula Regional’s role as a key step on the FIA single-seater pathway.

This landmark update was unveiled today in Macau by FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem during a press conference held alongside the Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee and the Automobile General Association Macao-China (AAMC), ahead of the FIA General Assembly in the region this week.

Pirelli rubber also confirmed for 2025 FIA FR and F4 World Cups
In addition to the changes for 2026, it was also confirmed today that Pirelli will supply the tyres for the 2025 FIA FR World Cup and the inaugural FIA F4 World Cup, taking place on the streets of Macau from 13-16 November.

The World Cups stand as the ultimate proving ground for emerging talent on the road to FIA World Championships. Bringing together the top junior drivers from across the globe on one of motor sport’s most iconic and challenging circuits, the alignment between this year’s World Cups and the 2026 FR championships bring even more added value for driver experience.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, said:
“With Pirelli on board as exclusive tyre partner, Formula Regional is set to thrive and deliver incredible racing and greater sporting parity across our different championships so that we offer young drivers an equal opportunity to show their skill.

“This next phase for Formula Regional reflects our ambition to create a truly modern, competitive, and accessible platform for developing drivers. With technical innovation at its core, controlled costs, and a clear pathway from regional series to the top tiers of the sport, we are investing in the future of global motor sport.”

Mario Isola, Pirelli Motorsport Director, said: 
"We are delighted to have been appointed sole tyre supplier for the next generation FIA certified Formula Regional championships. Pirelli is proud of its role in the pyramid of single-seater series, present in all categories from top to bottom. It is a significant endorsement of the worth of our technology, and the quality and reliability of our tyres, but above all, it recognises our ability to deliver specific products for every level of driver development, meeting the targets set by the FIA and the various promoters.

“We are also particularly pleased that Pirelli will once again be on track at the Macau Grand Prix, supplying the FR and the F4 cars as they tackle the Guia Circuit, one of the most exciting challenges in motor racing.”