"A huge amount of technical expertise" - Boost for INEOS ahead of 2027 season as they sign three-year deal with Pirelli
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Netcompany INEOS will debut new tyres beginning at the 2027 Tour Down Under after announcing a three-year partnership with Pirelli. The Italian tyre brand comes on board following the British team's technical test of their tyres.
Following a Tour de France that saw the team suffer an abnormal amount of punctures, which Geraint Thomas confirmed was being investigated, the team have made the switch from Continental tyres in the 2026 season to Pirelli in a deal that sees the brand become the team's tyre and performance partner.
A press release read: "The partnership will focus on the development and evaluation of technical solutions tailored to the demands of WorldTour cycling, in a setting where efficiency, reliability and performance must go hand in hand across a wide range of conditions, from Grand Tours to the five Monuments."
Pirelli currently supplies Lidl-Trek and Alpecin-Premier Tech in the men’s WorldTour. Thomas claimed that Pirelli staff will work directly with the team's riders and staff.
“Pirelli bring a huge amount of technical expertise and a real commitment to innovation, so it’s exciting to have them working closely with our riders and performance team,” Thomas said.
"It's not just about the equipment we race on, but how we can work together to keep developing, so we're really looking forward to building that relationship and seeing what we can achieve together.”
Geraint Thomas at the 2026 Tour de France
Geraint Thomas reacts to partnership
For Pirelli, the partnership revolves around the push for innovation, adding that they see INEOS's technical feedback as hugely valuable for the advancement of their tyre products.
“At the highest level of sport, success depends on a constant search for technological solutions that can deliver ever-greater performance. This is an approach we know well and one we are now bringing to our collaboration with Netcompany INEOS," Aldo Nicotera, Head of Moto & Cycling Business Pirelli, said.
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He added: "We share the belief that optimising every detail can make a difference and contribute to outstanding results, together with an unwavering focus on innovation, quality and precision.
"We will have the opportunity to work alongside world-class technical staff and athletes, making the most of this exchange and gathering valuable insights to drive the ongoing development of increasingly advanced tyres that meet the needs of both professional riders and cycling enthusiasts.”
Gavin QuinnCycling Journalist
Gavin Quinn is a cycling journalist and ultra-distance cyclist with a BA in Journalism from Dublin City University. Formerly the Press & Communications Officer for Cycling Ireland, Gavin has worked inside the national team at the World Championships and has reported for the Irish Mirror, Mirror UK, and The42.
His expertise is backed by elite-level access, having interviewed stars like Sam Bennett and Ben Healy, as well as immense personal endurance. In 2025, he completed a 12,000km solo cycle from Ireland to Vietnam, following a 4,600km tour across Europe. From the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to the gradients of the Tourmalet, Gavin’s writing focuses on the "romance and brutality" of the sport. Having visited 50+ countries, he brings a global, cultural perspective to his coverage of the pro peloton for CyclingUpToDate.
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