Bojan Vrbnjak
More than one stop was a call for the development of tires that would encourage more numbers exchange on races. But unfortunately, it looks like it will be in future straight opposite.
In 2022, new ones are coming 18-inch gume Pirelli. In recent months, these new tires have been done many tests. An important conclusion is that the tires were very stable and that racers were able to drive with full throttle, without having trouble with by overheating. And the result? You could only see races with one stop, which is in conversation with colleagues from car engine and sport confirmed Mario isola, Pirelli 's sports boss.
"This risk exists,He admitted Italian. "Our goal was to make tires that would overheat less so racers could drive at full throttle for longer. In testing, we told them to put full pressure on each lap. You have to use DRS at a shorter distance than in qualifying, not in a race simulation. So we repeated different scenarios. For longer distances, we asked her to drive all laps to full speed with a heavier race car. We also asked them to make a circle to cool the tires and then back to full to see if the grip returns. The result and feedback from the racers was very good. Our expectations have been confirmed," so Island.
Not only that, yes new tires they probably last longer, they are also completely different. SW bigger (from 13-inch to 18-inch) and harder. For how much harder, it is still a matter of guesswork. “We are still waiting for the latest version of the rims. The front tire together with the rim should weigh 2,5 kilograms and the rear axle 3 kilograms per wheel,”He explained Island. "Altogether, that means 11 pounds more. The difference between the individual tires is a few hundred grams, the difference is made by the larger rim. We have a smaller side, but the outside diameter has increased. It is currently 660 millimeters, now it will be 720 millimeters,”Concludes the sports boss Pirelli.
