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Pirelli’s new F1 tyre plan for 2025 set to address overheating problems
As Formula 1 teams fully comprehend the new ground-effect rules, they’re innovating ways to amplify downforce and optimize outwash for enhanced performance. However, the consequence is challenges in following other cars, leading to overheating tires when exposed to a rival’s turbulent air. This issue impacts overtaking difficulty and contributes to rapid field spread during races. Pirelli acknowledges the problem, focusing on new tire construction to curb overheating, subsequently planning compound enhancements. Mario Isola, Pirelli’s F1 head, reveals testing efforts at Suzuka to address these concerns post the Japanese Grand Prix. The aim is a more durable construction with enhanced temperature distribution for improved performance and reduced overheating. Despite on-track developments, ongoing analysis seeks to pinpoint the overheating issue origins in modern ground-effect cars.
