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The governing body has outlined their plans to run wet weather tyre tests in 2024, in a bid to understand a key issue that has impacted wet races in Formula 1.
The FIA will conduct a wet tyre test next year to address the issue of spray produced by Formula 1 cars in extreme wet conditions. This spray has a significant impact on visibility, often leading to race suspensions or cancellations. The test aims to determine whether the tyre design or car configuration is the main factor contributing to the problem. The FIA and Pirelli previously tested a wheel-arch solution, but it proved to be ineffective with the current specifications of tyres. Depending on the test results, the FIA may introduce a wheel cover solution for ultra-wet races by 2026 or focus on modifying the diffuser on the chassis. Additionally, the FIA plans to run mule cars for 16-inch tyre tests in the future, as they believe it will be relatively easy to modify the 2021 generation cars for such testing.
