Pirelli Names New Motorsport Boss
March 6, 2026
Mario Isola is stepping down as head of the motorsport division at Pirelli. From March 1, he will be succeeded by Dario Marrafuschi, who has been working at the company since 2008.
Isola will remain with the company until July 1, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities and to help the new director settle into the role. After that, he will leave Pirelli to focus on other projects.
The company thanked Isola for his many years of dedication and for his significant contribution to the development of its motorsport program. According to reports, he may move to a senior position within the Automobile Club d’Italia.