News Details

VIDEO: Pirelli begin 18 inch tyre testing in France

Pirelli have offered up the first look at contemporary F1 machinery running the bigger 18 inch wheels and tyres, with Renault testing in France. Pirelli have begun initial testing of the new specification 18 inch tyres that will be introduced to Formula 1 in 2021. With Formula 1 set to introduce larger wheels and tyres in 2021, this is a major switch away from the current small 13 inch diameter wheels and the first such change in three decades. Obviously, this presents a huge change in design affecting areas such as suspension, aerodynamics and brakes. Speaking to FormulaSpy, Pirelli boss Mario Isola outlined the technical challenges behind the switch to 18 inch tyres – these changes...
Full Story »
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Pirelli demonstrates 18-inch tyres at Monza

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has demonstrated its 18-inch wheels ahead...
5y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

VIDEO: Renault and Pirelli give first look of F1 car...

Pirelli have shared footage of a Formula 1 car, driven by Renault's...
5y ago from GPFans.com

Look: The new 18-inch Pirelli tyres on a Formula 1 car

In 2021, Formula 1 will introduce 18-inch wheel rims. As a result of...
5y ago from GPBlog.com

Pirelli and Alesi preview new 18-inch tyre at Monza

Pirelli demonstrated a prototype 18-inch tyre at Monza on Saturday with...
5y ago from F1i.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Joan Mir: ‘We are working hard' at rectifying...

Honda rider Joan Mir identified one key area the Japanese marque needs to...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

World Champion Jorge Martin set for MotoGP return at...

Reigning World Champion Jorge Martin is set to return to MotoGP action at...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Indy 500 veteran and NASCAR team owner Shigeaki...

Shigeaki Hattori, a two-time competitor in the Indianapolis 500 and...

Renovated IMS museum reopens with all-new displays

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum reopened on Wednesday following a...

New livery revealed for Kyle Larson's Indy 500 / Coke...

Kyle Larson will be attempting to compete in IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Outback diplomacy: Finnish ambassador braves...

o Haapea hopes to raise $30,000 for cancer research as he navigates the...
2d ago from TheGuardian.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

“They didn’t even bid” - Rio Ferdinand names one...

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that he urged Manchester United to sign Arsenal...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Arsenal's new #1 striker target ‘best finisher...

As the summer transfer window approaches, Arsenal transfers are once again...
6h ago from FreshArsenal.com

Arsenal could make move for Portugal-based forward...

Arsenal are considering a move for Benfica winger Kerem Akturkoglu after...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Transfers: Could Berta shift from Zubimendi to...

As Arsenal’s transfer priorities take shape ahead of the summer window,...
7h ago from FreshArsenal.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.