The new GT car, which will be introduced at Ferrari's only model race in the World Final (Final Mondiali) in Mugello, will be equipped with specially designed Pirelli tires. Thus, another fascinating chapter opens in 27 years of exciting history that combines two iconic Italian companies.
Mugello, 30 October 2019 - Pirelli has introduced a new Pirelli P Zero DHA tire to equip the new Ferrari 2020 Evo car, which will compete in four Ferrari Challenge championships (Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the UK) since the 488 season. Race super cars, hyper cars and historic Formula 1 cars from the well-known XX program were also featured in the exciting launch of the Pirelli tires.
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Pirelli has introduced the tyre for the Ferrari 27 Challenge Evo at the 488th Ferrari Finali Mondiali in Mugello. The tyre meets all of Ferrari’s demands and helps the new race car to set faster lap times than its predecessor. Pirelli has been the sole supplier for the Ferrari Challenge championship since its inception in 1993, in every region where the championships are held worldwide.
Seven months, seven tracks
Pirelli engineers worked closely with their colleagues at Ferrari for around seven months to create this latest tyre. Available in sizes 275/675-19 DHA (front) and 315/705-19 DHA (rear), the new tyre was developed from a virtual model that can also be used for driving simulators. The tyres were then put through their paces on seven European circuits, including Vallelunga, Mugello, Le Castellet and Silverstone, after their characteristics were confirmed in indoor laboratory tests. These trials helped to assess grip and integrity in different driving and weather conditions, and confirmed the all-round performance of the new 488 Challenge Evo. The new P Zero tyre, specially developed for this car, uses a new tread compound. It is manufactured on Pirelli’s motorsport line at the Romanian factory, where Formula 1 tyres are also produced.
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Pirelli F1 and auto racing chairman Mario Isola said: “The Ferrari Challenge represents an important technical collaboration as it allows our engineers to develop solutions for extreme conditions and then transfer them to our road tires. The latest evolution of our P Zero tires for the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo demonstrates how Pirelli can combine advanced technology with the best in the automotive industry for motor sports. ”
