Michelin's Endurance Racing Legacy
Continuously present at the highest level of endurance racing since 1998 and having contributed to the revival of the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2012, Michelin currently supplies every manufacturer competing in the Hypercar category. In a championship that brings together some of the world’s leading automotive brands, tyres play a crucial role in performance, race strategy, safety and environmental impact.
The FIA WEC serves as a powerful innovation accelerator for Michelin. The exceptional demands placed on tyres — multiple stints, extremely high loads, significant variations in weather conditions, a wide variety of race tracks and the constant pursuit of performance — help accelerate the development of technologies that can subsequently be applied to tyres for production vehicles.
Innovations in Tyre Technology
For several years, Michelin has also used endurance racing as a laboratory for more sustainable mobility. The new 2026 Michelin Pilot Sport Endurance range, currently used in both the FIA WEC and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, incorporates 50% renewable and recycled materials in its slick tyres. This major step forward illustrates motorsport’s ability to foster the development of tangible mobility solutions that make more responsible use of resources, without compromising performance or any aspect of the tyre’s life cycle.
The extension of this partnership will provide Michelin with an ideal platform to continue driving this innovation alongside the FIA, the ACO and all manufacturers competing in the Hypercar category.
Everything you need to know about Michelin & the FIA WEC Hypercar Category
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FAQs about Michelin and the FIA WEC Hypercar Category
The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) is a global motorsport series that emphasizes endurance racing and features various categories of race cars, including the Hypercar category.
Michelin has been chosen for its advanced tyre technology and commitment to sustainability, ensuring optimal performance and safety in high-stakes endurance racing.
Michelin's racing tyres, like the Michelin Pilot Sport Endurance range, incorporate 50% renewable and recycled materials, showcasing advancements in sustainable tyre technology.
Technologies developed for high-performance motorsport applications often trickle down to consumer tyres, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Michelin aims to continue pushing the boundaries of performance and sustainability in motorsport, using the platform to test and improve tyre technologies.
Executive summary
Michelin's renewed role as the exclusive tyre supplier for the FIA WEC Hypercar category through 2032 underscores its commitment to innovation and sustainable mobility. This partnership not only enhances the performance and safety of high-endurance racing but also propels the development of advanced, eco-friendly tyre technologies that benefit all drivers.
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From the original press release: https://www.michelin.com/en/publications/group/michelin-confirmed-as-exclusive-tire-supplier-for-the-hypercar-category-of-the-fia-wec-through-2032
This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence, then reviewed and validated by Michelin teams.