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Originally Posted by crmalcolm
If we look back 12 years, the following was being discussed in this forum:
'18" is being pushed by Michelin, as it would bring it in line with the sports car tyres that they produce. saves setting up a new production line I suppose. Personally I think it would look hideous.'
So the argument has been pushed for over 12 years now, but as much as posters hear might be convinced, it is not here that opinions need to be changed (hence my reference).
Pirelli and Michelin both say that 18" works for them when it comes to the production benefits - that is where the convincing needs to be done. And as much as we like to criticise, Pirelli and Michelin know a bit more than most posters about making tyres for motorsport.....
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Now we're getting somewhere. Yes, I can see the argument for benefits in production with synergy with other classes. If you then consider the goals for the 2026 regulation, it then comes down to; does the cost saving in production for the tire manufacturer way up to the draw backs this large a tyre has especially in relation to the 2026 targets?
We'll see how F1 will answer this question in the coming months/years.
Alternatively one could also seek more synergy between the open wheel classes, which would technically make more sense. So instead seek conversion between F1/F2 and and Indycar and/or Super Formula for instance.