INFINITI and PIRELLI Announce 'Project Black S' Partnership at the Canadian GP

The new partnership was announced at the Canadian GP by Tommaso Volpe, Director, INFINITI Global Motorsport, and Paul Hembrey, Motorsport Director, Pirelli.

Unveiled in March 2017, ‘Project Black S’ explores the potential of a future performance grade for INFINITI. Pirelli’s contribution will include the design and construction of bespoke tires developed exclusively for ‘Project Black S’.

The ground-breaking project hints at how a performance hybrid powertrain-developed in close collaboration with Renault Sport Formula One Team – could significantly enhance the performance and dynamics of an INFINITI Q60.

“We are very excited about our ‘Project Black S’ and the work we are doing with Renault Formula One Team on performance hybrid technology,” said Volpe.

“Having another key Formula One player involved is proof of the interest it generates and will add even more focus on performance delivery. As we explore the feasibility of ‘Project Black S’, Pirelli’s input and knowledge, both motorsport and automotive, will be invaluable. We couldn’t be happier to have them on board.”

Pirelli was attracted to ‘Project Black S’ as a true track-to-road technology transfer project.
“We were fascinated with ‘Project Black S’ since INFINITI unveiled it at the Geneva motor show earlier this year – we simply had to get involved,” said Hembrey.

Thanks to motorsport and Formula One, Pirelli embarks on a new and challenging collaboration to develop dedicated tires for a cat that features outstanding performance couples with extreme aerodynamics. Through this partnership, Pirelli’s renowned sporting DNA is demonstrated once more, which is chosen to guarantee the best compromise between performance and safety.

‘Project Black S’ is collaborated venture between INFINITI and its Renault-Nissan Alliance Partner, Renault Sport Formula One Team, celebrating the relationship between the two.

“It is great to have Pirelli involved in ‘Project Black S,” said Cyril Abiteboul, Managing Director, Renault Sport Racing.

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