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How F1 plans to ban tyre blankets for 2024

Article To news overview © XPBimages One of the big changes on the Formula 1 horizon is regarding tyre blankets, and the push from the FIA and Pirelli to ban them for 2024. The phasing out of tyre blankets is underway, but this has received pushback from the teams and drivers over safety concerns. The driver's fears are centred around the use of cold tyres, which will increase the driving challenge in the opening laps after a pit stop. Max Verstappen predicted that there would be "a lot of crashes" should the move go ahead, but extensive tests are planned for 2023 in an attempt to work towards the abandonment of tyre blankets for the '24 season. The pros and cons of getting rid...
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