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Why are 18-inch tyres being introduced in 2022?

Article To news overview Nine of the ten F1 teams have begun a group test of the new 18 inch wheels and tyres that will be introduced to F1 in 2022. The two-day test concludes track time in 2021, and is being run in parallel with F1's Young Driver test at the Yas Marina Circuit. It's led to a very rare situation, as the test has seen the return of the 2018 cars - the teams have created 'mule' cars from them, with modified aerodynamics, suspension and brakes in order to run the bigger wheels. While Formula 2 made the switch to 18 inch wheels in 2021, F1's planned switch for 2021 was postponed as part of the wider regulation postponement when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020. However,...
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