Pirelli is a privately owned company headquartered in Italy. Founded in 1872, it has an estimated 11,640 employees. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing tires for motor vehicles, industrial vehicles, and motorcycles.
Pirelli recently concluded an intense three-day Formula 1 testing session at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain on February 21, 2026. During this period, teams collectively covered over half the Earth's circumference, accumulating 20,693 kilometers, allowing Pirelli to gather data spanning a total distance exceeding the planet's 40,008-kilometer circumference. Previously, on February 19, Pirelli received inclusion in the Top 1% of S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2026, distinguishing itself as the only tire manufacturer worldwide to achieve this recognition. This acknowledgment stems from an analysis of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance across more than 9,200 companies globally. Earlier, on February 17, Pirelli revealed its plans for the next wet-weather tire test, essential for its F1 2026 development, to take place at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Mario Isola outlining the strategy for conducting wet-weather running at the desert venue.
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