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Formula 1 set to retain 18-inch tyres in 2026, with adjustments
©Pirelli Michael Delaney
17/03/2024 at 09:2417/03/2024 at 09:28 Formula 1 will likely retain its current 18-inch wheels for the 2026 season after plans for a switch to 16-inch rims were rejected following a recent meeting of the FIA's technical advisory committee. The initial proposal for smaller rims was rooted in the FIA's ongoing push to make 2026 cars lighter, with a weight reduction generally translating into faster lap times and potentially more exciting racing. However, tyre supplier Pirelli expressed concerns about the feasibility of the switch. Formula 1’s exclusive tyre supplier’s reservations were twofold. Firstly, a significant production line overhaul would have been...
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