News Details
Pirelli unveils wider 2017 F1 tyres
Pirelli Media Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has unveiled their wider specification of rubber which it will use under revised regulations in 2017. Under next year's technical regulations, an increase in the permitted levels of downforce means that lap times are set to be quicker, meaning Pirelli has opted to produce wider tyres. The wider tyres will predominantly aid the increased lap times through better cornering speed and acceleration. The front tyre, which is currently 245mm wide, will increase to 305mm. The rear tyre will grow from 325mm to 405mm. The size of the wheel rims will remain at 13-inch despite initial speculation over a potential increase in size. Overall the tyres will...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from F1Zone.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pirelli unveil prototype 2017 tyres
Monaco Grand Prix – Pirelli have taken the covers off their new...
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Pirelli offers first look at wider 2017 F1 tyres
Pirelli has offered a first glimpse of what its Formula 1 tyres will look...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Pirelli reveals 2017 F1 wider tyres at Monaco
F1 tyre supplier, Pirelli launched first prototype of 2017 Formula 1...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Pirelli offers first look at wider tyres
– Pirelli has offered a first glimpse of what its Formula 1 tyres...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Can Pedro Acosta finally score his maiden MotoGP win...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez tests GP25 aero package in Valencia...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin: Crashing at MotoGP Valencian GP would be...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta sets the pace in second Valencia MotoGP...
Factory KTM rider Pedro Acosta laid down a marker as he set the pace to...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indy 500
Arrow McLaren has announced that veteran Ryan Hunter-Reay will join the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
RLL locks in Louis Foster with extended IndyCar...
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced an extension to its contract...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt Racing expands veteran support program to full...
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that its successful Homes For Our Troops...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
What Toyota expects from 2026 WRC signing Oliver...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai already working on “Plan B” for 2026 WRC...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg lands factory Toyota Rally1 drive
We called it after Oliver Solberg clinched his WRC2 title in Chile....
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal initiate contact with £71m-rated Jorge Mendes...
Arsenal are now interested in signing the German attacker Karim Adeyemi....
8h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal player reveals 'difficult' face-to-face...
Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior, currently on loan at Porto, has spoken out...
16h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Chelsea to get opportunity to hold talks over...
Chelsea will soon get an ideal opportunity to hold talks with Barcelona...
16h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Why Arsenal are now desperate to beat Man Utd &...
Arsenal are reportedly the latest big club to join the race for the...
16h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Wheatley: I want Verstappen at Audi but...
Audi F1 boss Jonathan Wheatley: “Yes, I want... Read More »
5h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Charles Leclerc and adorable dog Leo bask in 697MILLION...
F1 star Charles Leclerc and his pet dog Leo have... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
Ferrari are F1's wealthiest team at $6.4bn but TWO of their...
Ferrari have emerged as F1’s wealthiest team in... Read More »
9h ago from GPFans.com
