Goodyear will remain the exclusive tyre supplier for the FIA World Endurance Championship’s LMGT3 category until the end of the 2029 WEC season.
The tyre manufacturer has supplied the production-based category since its launch two years ago. Following a rigorous tender process, Goodyear has now secured a three-season extension, strengthening its long-term role in one of endurance racing’s newest classes.
The selection process considered several key areas, including consistency of performance across different circuits and weather conditions, safety, sustainability, cost, experience, and technical and operational support.
Goodyear reinforces endurance racing commitment
Goodyear’s renewed LMGT3 partnership will continue beyond the category’s early development phase. Moreover, the agreement gives the championship stability as the class grows within the WEC structure.
For Goodyear Racing Vice-President Xavier Fraipont, the extension reflects the brand’s wider commitment to endurance racing and technical progress.
“This extension reinforces Goodyear’s long-term commitment to endurance racing as a platform for innovation,” commented Fraipont. “With the next generation of Eagle tyres, we are not only raising the bar in performance but also accelerating our journey to have tyres with higher levels of sustainable material content in top-tier competition.”
The deal also underlines Goodyear’s focus on using top-level motorsport as a development platform. Through LMGT3, the company can test tyre technology across a wide range of cars, circuits and conditions.
ACO welcomes continued partnership
The Automobile Club de l’Ouest has also welcomed the renewed agreement. Since LMGT3 replaced the previous GTE structure, the class has become a key part of the WEC grid, combining manufacturer representation with Pro-Am endurance racing.
Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, highlighted Goodyear’s role in the category’s growth.
“Goodyear has played an important role in the success and development of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s LMGT3 category,” added Fillon. “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 technological excellence and high-level performance with environmental responsibility, perfectly illustrates the direction endurance racing must continue to take.”
As a result, the extension supports both competitive continuity and future technical development. It also keeps LMGT3 aligned with the WEC’s broader push towards sustainable innovation.
New Racing Eagle tyres to arrive in 2027
From 2027, Goodyear will introduce a new generation of Goodyear Racing Eagle tyre specifications for WEC LMGT3 competition.
The refreshed range will continue with Goodyear’s current single-specification approach. Therefore, teams will use one Goodyear Racing Eagle Medium slick and one wet tyre. This philosophy aims to control costs, simplify tyre strategy and maintain competitive balance across the field.
However, the new tyres will also bring an increased focus on sustainability. Both compounds will contain 66 per cent recycled and bio-based materials, reflecting Goodyear’s aim to bring sustainable materials into real-world racing environments.
The new specifications will focus on three main priorities: instant confidence, a broad operating window and stronger sustainable credentials. These targets matter especially in LMGT3, where tyre performance must suit professional and amateur drivers as well as a varied range of GT3 machinery.
Fraipont highlights LMGT3’s technical challenge
LMGT3 presents a demanding development brief for any tyre manufacturer. The category features front, mid and rear-engined cars, while drivers must perform across short stints, long-distance races and changing weather conditions.
Fraipont acknowledged the scale of that challenge.
“Developing a tyre capable of performing across vastly different circuits, supporting front, mid and rear-engined cars and meeting the demands of both professional and amateur drivers, is no small feat,” acknowledged Fraipont.
“Since the category launched in 2024, we have continuously developed the Goodyear Racing Eagle products using feedback from drivers, teams and manufacturers competing at the highest level of endurance racing.
“At Spa this year, we witnessed the fastest LMGT3 race ever recorded at the circuit. At Le Mans this weekend, we expect some teams to complete up to four stints (around 600km) on a single set of tyres.
“The new specifications are the result of an extensive development process, demonstrating that sustainability and uncompromising performance can progress hand-in-hand – and this milestone is only one step in a much longer journey. We are already challenging ourselves to go further and move faster, to ultimately redefine what high-performance racing should look like in a more responsible era.”
Sustainability and performance move together
Goodyear’s next-generation WEC LMGT3 tyres will aim to prove that sustainable material content can increase without sacrificing competitive performance.
In endurance racing, that balance is particularly important. Tyres must deliver predictable performance over long stints, withstand heavy loads, and give drivers confidence across changing track conditions. At the same time, the WEC continues to push manufacturers and technical partners towards more responsible solutions.
Consequently, the 2027 Racing Eagle specifications will serve as more than a routine tyre update. They will mark the next stage of Goodyear’s attempt to connect sustainability, durability and performance in top-tier GT competition.
With the LMGT3 supply deal now extended through 2029, Goodyear has secured both continuity and a clear development pathway. As the category continues to evolve, the next generation of Racing Eagle tyres will become central to its technical and sporting identity.
