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Abt calls for action against DTM teams using sunlight to heat tyres
In an effort to warm up the new Pirelli tyres in the DTM for 2023, teams have found creative ways to circumvent the ban on using electric blankets. Several teams have been leaving their garage doors open and positioning the tyres in direct sunlight to take advantage of the heat. Teams have also utilized tyre tents, with some using black tarpaulin to store more heat from the sunlight. Another tactic involves placing tyres early on the grid trolley, which is positioned in the sun outside the pit. These actions are in violation of the DTM regulations, which state that any measure to increase tyre temperature above ambient temperature is not allowed. As a result, the DTM has issued a clarification, prohibiting teams from using sunlight to heat up their tyres. The controversy has led to discussions about penalties for teams caught breaking the rules, and the issue of tyre heating may prove decisive in the upcoming races at the Red Bull Ring and Hockenheim, where temperatures are expected to be lower.
Source: motorsport
