How 18-Inch Wheels Will Transform Formula 1's Tires in 2021
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We spoke with Pirelli's F1 boss, Mario Isola, about how bigger wheels don't just mean bigger tires.
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2022 18-inch tyres a 'huge achievement' says Pirelli boss as he
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How 18-Inch Wheels Will Transform Formula 1's Tires in 2021
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F1 to feature 18-inch wheels from 2021 onwards - ESPN
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Bigger tires for F1 cars could mean more exciting races
How much more does the 18-inch 2022 Formula 1 tire and wheel weigh
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Sebastian Vettel 'can't see the kerbs' with the 2022 tyres
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F1 to switch to 18-inch wheels, ban tyre blankets in 2021, F1
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Pirelli Is Working to Give F1 New Tires for 2021 - The New York Times
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What the 2021 tyre changes mean for Formula 1, F1
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