Goodyear will continue to act as the exclusive tyre supplier of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s LMGT3 category until at least the end of 2029, following a multi-year contract extension announced today.
The company, which won out in a competitive tender process, will therefore also roll out a new generation of LMGT3 tyres from next year.
The new rubber, which will involve one slick and one wet compound, will contain 66% sustainable materials, making them the most sustainable tyres in top-level endurance racing.
Goodyear has been the exclusive tyre supplier of LMGT3 since the class was first introduced in 2024. The company is currently undergoing its largest-ever endurance racing effort this week at Le Mans, with over 100 staff supporting the LMP2 and LMGT3 runners.
“This extension reinforces Goodyear’s long-term commitment to endurance racing as a platform for innovation”, said Goodyear Racing’s vice-president Xavier Fraipont.
“With this new generation of Goodyear Racing Eagle tyres, we continue to advance performance at the highest level. While speed is part of our DNA, endurance racing demands a broader capability combining durability, consistency and adaptability. This is where our focus is fully directed. But this milestone is only one step in a much longer journey.
“We are already challenging ourselves to go further and move faster. This is not about reaching a specific percentage. It is about redefining what high-performance racing should look like in a more responsible era. Goodyear is already developing the future of Eagle tires with 80% sustainable material-content, which we intend to showcase on track later this year.
“More than a technological achievement, this represents a clear statement of intent: demonstrating that sustainability and uncompromising performance can progress together – and that Goodyear is ready to lead this transformation alongside its partners.”
Pierre Fillon, president of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, commented: “Goodyear has played an important role in the success and development of the LMGT3 category since its introduction in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Extending this partnership through 2029 reflects a shared ambition between the FIA, the ACO and Goodyear: to ensure strong sporting consistency while continuing to drive innovation.
“The introduction of a new generation of tyres from 2027, combining high-level performance with increased sustainable material content, perfectly illustrates the direction endurance racing must continue to take — where technological excellence and responsibility go hand in hand.”
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