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Originally Posted by S griffin
I don't think there's a need to change the wheel size. We've seen in the season just gone there isn't too much that needs to be changed
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Smaller cars with smaller lighter wheels and tires and flexible aero that strongly cut are drag would allow yet again smaller and lighter powertrains and drastically reduced fuel volume and weight without the need for fuel stops.
Smaller lighter cars would be:
1 Much more nimble and fun to drive again (while maintaining current safety standards).
2 Cheaper to built and transport.
3 Use much less fuel.
4 Have better visibility.
5 Have less wet weather problems.
6 Have cheaper and easier to transport and handle tyres.
7 Be much more future compatible when the shift is more and more made to electric, where heavy batteries are the biggest problem.
So is there a need? That depends on your perspective, but I do think it could greatly contribute to a better F1 car that is more future proof.