Under Pressure is our award winning competition designed to celebrate TPMS excellence across the UK.

It’s the only competition focused on Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), where participants identify, diagnose, and resolve complex issues while demonstrating their ability to engage with consumers.

Under Pressure raises standards across the industry, shares best practice methods and celebrates the most talented professionals in the UK garage & tyre trade.

Who can enter Under Pressure?

Under Pressure is open to all UK tyre technicians using our patented i-Sensor® technology.

What category can I enter?

Categories for participating TPMS technicians will be comprised of:

  • Large retailer network
  • Small retailer
  • Under-23

The Road to the Pirelli Performance Centre

Qualifying rounds will take place on May 19th, 20th, and 21st, 2026. Qualifying will consist of a series of online questions relating to TPMS troubleshooting in a quiz format.

Technicians with the highest scores will then progress to the final at the flagship Pirelli Performance Centre (PPC) in Burton-upon-Trent on June 24th.

Under Pressure ’26 Sponsors

Meet the Sponsors

Auto3iii

Auto3iii software: Boosts workshop efficiency, profitability. Developed by global in-house team for optimal performance.

Automechanika Birmingham

Messe Frankfurt: Premier trade fair organizer, 2,300+ employees, 28 global locations for top events worldwide.

Autotech Training

As an IMI-approved provider, we offer top-tier MOT, EV/Hybrid, technical, and non-technical training in the UK

CAM Systems

CAM is Providing simplicity to the tyre and automotive industry through connected, intelligent software.

DeWalt Auto

Rugged power tools built and tested on the jobsite. Any issues resolved there for reliable performance you can trust.

Mobil 1

The world’s leading brand of synthetic motor oil, Mobil 1 exists so that today’s drivers can get more out of the road

Pirelli Performance Center

Drive confidently with Pirelli’s audited dealer network – Pirelli Performance Centres: assurance, style, reliability on the road.

Under Pressure Hall of Fame

Come and meet our past winners, who have played a huge part in raising standards and making Under Pressure, the prestigious event it is today.

Under Pressure ‘26

Luke Taylor
Luke TaylorProtyre Autocare
Large Retailer Winner
Kai Llewellyn
Kai LlewellynJet Wheel Tyre
Small Retailer & Overall Winner
Brajan Szlachta
Brajan SzlachtaEden Tyres & Servicing
Under-23 Winner
Matt Skinner
Matt SkinnerIn 'n' Out Autocentres
Gem of the Year

Under Pressure ‘25

Luke Mills
Luke MillsMerityre Specialists
Large Retailer Winner
Kai Llewellyn
Kai LlewellynJet Wheel Tyre
Small Retailer Winner
Brajan Szlachta
Brajan SzlachtaEden Tyres & Servicing
Under-23 Winner

Under Pressure ‘24

Liam Gaynor
Liam GaynorMerityre Specialists
Large Retailer Winner
Jamie Dancer
Jamie DancerFormula First
Small Retailer Winner
Jamie Evans
Jamie EvansDCM Autocentres
Under-23 Winner

Under Pressure ‘23

Liam Healy
Liam HealyProtyre Autocare
Large Retailer winner
Craig Schwartz
Craig SchwartzHometyre
Small Retailer winner
Lewis Marshall
Lewis MarshallFormula One Autocentres
Under-23 winner

TPMS Expert ‘22

Liam Gaynor
Liam GaynorMerityre Specialists
Large Retailer winner
Craig Schwartz
Craig SchwartzHometyre
Small Retailer winner