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BANG! Why Is F1 Changing To 18 Inch Wheels

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Formula 1 Is Contemplating Switching To 18-Inch Wheels In 2021. The plan for 18 inch wheels has been brought up several times in recent seasons Pirelli even produced a demonstration set as opposed to the current 13 inch wheels F1 has used for over 20 years. Pirelli To Debut 18 Inch Tyres In F2 A Year Before F1 Pirelli tried the 18 wheels during a brief test back in 2014 however at the time it was decided to stick with the current 13-inch wheels. Why is f1 changing to 18 inch wheels . F1 tire supplier Pirelli C. But there are important issues for tyre. 18-inch tyre testing continues as next years changes draw ever nearer Red Bull Alpine and Alfa Romeo the latest teams in. Not only should they move to 18 inch wheels but they should require a minimum of 4 degrees of negative camber on all F1 chassis. Formula 1 set to keep 13-inch wheels rather than going to 18-inch. The FIA has revealed at Formula 1 will ban tyre blankets and switch from 13- to 18-inch wheel rims as part of t...