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FIA Reappoints Michelin and Goodyear for Future WEC Seasons
The governing body has confirmed the exclusive tyre suppliers for the Hypercar and LMGT3 categories covering the 2030 through 2032 campaigns.
By Sanne Vermeer - 2026-08-25T12:59:00.000Z - 2 min read
The governing body of motorsport has officially concluded its tender process regarding the exclusive tyre supply contracts for the premier divisions of the endurance world championship. Following a rigorous evaluation conducted alongside the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, the World Motor Sport Council approved the reappointment through an electronic vote. The decision locks in tyre partnerships for the Hypercar and LMGT3 categories running from the 2030 season through the end of 2032.
Michelin will retain its exclusive supply role within the Hypercar class, continuing a partnership that began with the category's inception in 2021. Meanwhile, Goodyear has secured the continuation of its exclusive supply contract for the LMGT3 division, building upon its presence in the championship since 2024. The selection process evaluated multiple candidates across several distinct pillars, including technical capability, product quality, performance across varied weather conditions, customer service operations, sustainability targets, and long-term promotional backing.
Both selected manufacturers proved fully capable of fulfilling the strict technical demands of the series while aligning with the broader operational and environmental roadmaps established by the organizers. Maintaining these established partners provides valuable continuity for the various competing teams and stakeholders navigating future championship cycles. The announcement arrives alongside confirmation of Goodyear's earlier tender victory to cover the LMGT3 category through the intermediate 2027 to 2029 window.
Since the Hypercar regulations debuted at the start of the decade, the top-tier endurance category has functioned as a central technical battleground. It has successfully attracted a multitude of prominent global automotive brands boasting deep roots in endurance motorsport heritage. Concurrently, the introduction of the LMGT3 category has injected a diverse array of manufacturing makes and models into the GT ranks of the world championship, expanding the grid's visual and competitive footprint.
The evaluation protocols prioritized sustainable innovations alongside traditional performance metrics, reflecting the changing priorities of modern international motorsport governance. Suppliers were required to demonstrate concrete commitments toward environmental targets without compromising the competitive integrity of multi-class racing. By locking in these long-term agreements well in advance, the championship aims to provide stability for engineering departments and logistical planners alike as they design vehicles for the next decade of competition.
With the tender process now finalized for the early 2030s, teams and manufacturers can focus their long-term simulation and chassis development around known rubber characteristics. The sustained presence of Michelin at the top level and Goodyear in the GT division ensures that accumulated data and operational familiarity will carry forward seamlessly. This regulatory clarity represents a significant milestone for the championship's ongoing commercial and technical expansion.