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Formula 1 teams will be explicitly banned from exploiting any tyre cooling tricks from next year via an intriguing new amendment to the 2026 technical regulations
From next year, Formula 1 teams will be explicitly prohibited from exploiting any tyre cooling tricks due to a new amendment to the 2026 technical regulations. The focus on tyre temperature management has increased this season, with McLaren’s advantage being its ability to keep rubber cooler than competitors. Despite suspicions of rule-breaking, the FIA found McLaren’s design legal with tyre cooling allegedly achieved through car-generated airflow. However, there were grey areas in the regulations that some believed allowed for exploitation. Changes have been approved to close these loopholes, including specific prohibition on any device cooling the wheels, hubs, or brakes. This update clarifies and strengthens the rules to prevent potential manipulation.
