News Details
Pirelli open to seventies style wide F1 tyres
Pirelli is open to supplying bigger tyres, harking back to the seventies, to help spice up Formula 1.
A report by Autosprint said it is often argued that the sport would be more exciting for spectators if the cars were equipped with big 70s-style rear tyres, as seen on the JPS Lotus 72 driven by Emerson Fittipaldi above.
The change could be part of a major revamp for the 2017 season, with Bernie Ecclestone also pushing hard for the V6s of today to be replaced by loud, 1000 horse power engines.
Regarding the possibility of wider rear tyres, meanwhile, Pirelli's Paul Hembery said: 'We had had talks with (the FIA's) Charlie (Whiting) as we have always been open to meeting the needs of the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pirelli backs plan for 'more appealing' wider tyres
Pirelli's Paul Hembery has made it clear to Formula 1 bosses that the...
11y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Pirelli: '2015 cars will aggressively push our tyres'
Pirelli aren't planning to make any major changes to their tyre compounds...
11y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Radical changes heading F1's way with 1000bhp engines
Formula 1 could look very different in 2017 if the sport can agree on new...
11y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Alonso 'more adaptable' than Raikkonen - Fry
Fernando Alonso is more adaptable in his driving style than Kimi Raikkonen...
11y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
2026 MotoGP British Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Jack Miller says post-MotoGP decision is nearing amid...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez on championship hopes: “Another MotoGP...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi concedes British GP chances: I’m not...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Portland: Weekend...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Andretti retains Marcus Ericsson for 2027 IndyCar...
Andretti Global has announced that it will retain the driving services of...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marcus Ericsson will remain with Andretti for 2027...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Jacob Abel returns to Indy NXT grid with Abel...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Thierry Neuville claims WRC Rally Finland was...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
'I saw him lie down and pass out' - Julien Ingrassia...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA sets deadline for WRC Saudi Arabia decision
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Tottenham stance on selling Cristian Romero to Arsenal...
Tottenham are reportedly unwilling to listen to any offer from Arsenal for...
55m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Ornstein vs Romano: Why the Vini Jr Arsenal saga shows...
It's been an interesting transfer window so far, with Fabrizio Romano...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal latest: Have your say - what now for Arsenal...
No description available...
1h ago from SkySports.com
“We’ll be laughing” - Ex-Premier League star who...
Former Charlton Athletic midfielder Darren Ambrose has said that Tottenham...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Aston Martin splits its famous name to survive financial...
Aston Martin has secured a crucial £550 million... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
Fernando Alonso is priceless, this is why Aston Martin must...
How much is Fernando Alonso worth? According to... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Perez linked with Williams as Cadillac future clouds
Aug.7 Sergio Perez is being linked with a... Read More »
2h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
