News Details
Ricciardo supports move to wider rear tyres
Daniel Ricciardo has thrown his support behind a move to re-introduce wider tyres to Formula 1 claiming the initiative will provide drivers with more of a challenge. The move to welcome back wider tyres was among a raft of changes tabled for the 2017 season by F1’s Strategy Group earlier this month. A proposal to see the rear tyre width increase from 360mm to 420mm has been put forward which is designed to aid the Strategy Group’s aim to decrease lap times by up to six seconds per lap. The last time rear tyres of this specification were used in the sport was in 1992. Three-time grand prix winner Ricciardo agrees with the proposal suggesting the wider tyres will throw the spotlight on...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from SpeedCafe.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pirelli open to making wider tyres
Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli welcomes a switch to producing wider...
10y ago from F1Pulse.com
Pirelli willing to accept tyre-war or remain sole...
Pirelli has confirmed it is willing to continue as Formula 1's official...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Michelin confident F1 will adopt 18-inch wheels
Michelin believes Formula 1 will adopt 18-inch wheels in the...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Ricciardo deserved a penalty for late clash - Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen has criticised the Monaco Grand Prix stewards for not...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Francesco Bagnaia: I have potential to make Marc...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Di Giannantonio: Ducati no longer have an edge...
Fabio Di Giannantonio believes Ducati no longer have an edge over rival...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez and Ducati set for two-year MotoGP...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati showcases 2026 MotoGP livery
Reigning back-to-back Teams’ Champions Ducati Corse has unveiled its...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ed Carpenter to contest 23rd Indianapolis 500
Owner of the Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar team Ed Carpenter will race in...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...
McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Long Beach to bring in new leadership for iconic event
Organizers of the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach event have announced...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Grand Prix of Long Beach set for leadership change
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier still has motivation “to go for...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Loeb after 13 Dakar punctures: Cars now...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Dacia edges Ford and Toyota as Nasser...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'He brings something very special to the team' - Mikel...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised under-fire striker Viktor...
27m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Player ratings: Inter Milan 1-3 Arsenal
Arsenal made seven changes but still managed a huge win in Italy on...
5h ago from FreshArsenal.com
'Arteta really doesn't like him', 'Lacking the...
Arsenal fans are unhappy with Eberechi Eze's performance in their 3-1 win...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Jesus and Gyokeres give Arteta selection headache as...
Arsenal celebrated their qualification to the Round of 16 of the Champions...
7h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Key issue raised behind potential Max Verstappen-Mercedes...
Max Verstappen's future has been much discussed... Read More »
27m ago from RacingNews365.com
Ferrari unveil new F1 2026 look... but fans demand urgent...
Ferrari have unveiled the new F1 racesuits which... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
Racing Bulls suffer debut woe as Audi launch and McLaren...
It's been a very busy day in F1, so check out all... Read More »
8h ago from RacingNews365.com
