Infiniti and Official Formula One tire supplier Pirelli have announced they will collaborate on Infiniti's "Project Black S."
The new partnership was announced at the Canadian GP by Tommaso Volpe, Director of Infiniti Global Motorsport, and Paul Hembery, Motorsport Director for 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.
Pirelli was attracted to the 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," said Hembery. "We simply had to get involved. 'Project Black S' is the ultimate expression of innovation and cutting-edge technology transfer, which is in our DNA, so we couldn't let this opportunity go by. We are thrilled to be a part of it and to support Infiniti on this project."
The new partnership was announced at the Canadian GP by Tommaso Volpe, Director of Infiniti Global Motorsport, and Paul Hembery, Motorsport Director for 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.
Pirelli was attracted to the 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," said Hembery. "We simply had to get involved. 'Project Black S' is the ultimate expression of innovation and cutting-edge technology transfer, which is in our DNA, so we couldn't let this opportunity go by. We are thrilled to be a part of it and to support Infiniti on this project."
