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Ferrari was pictured on Thursday running some peculiar (to put it mildly) looking wet-weather tyre guards at its Fiorano test circuit as Formula 1 continues to evaluate measures for controlling spray in wet conditions. One solution sees the wheels almost entirely encapsulated by the wheel guard after a more measured solution was tested last year. […]
Testing of the new wheel guard solutions for Formula 1 cars has been ongoing, with the aim of reducing spray projected onto following cars in wet conditions. Thursday’s test at Fiorano featured Arthur Leclerc driving the Ferrari with the new guards, while Ollie Bearman followed in a normal-spec Ferrari to assess their effectiveness. These tests are part of the Wet Weather Package trials, which could be implemented in race weekends with rainy weather. However, FIA’s Single-Seater Director emphasized that the current testing phase is still evolutionary, with the final solution yet to be determined. Depending on the results, the new regulations addressing spray issues may be introduced in 2025 or 2026, focusing on balancing tyre and rear diffuser dynamics to potentially eliminate the need for wheel guards.
