In a candid post-race interview, seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton revealed that Mercedes’ 2024 car is running at its maximum performance level without further upgrades, and surprisingly, it only responds to one specific set-up. Hamilton also identified tyre preparation as a key weakness that the team needs to address to be truly competitive.
Browsing: Tyres
In a bid to make Formula 1 cars smaller and lighter, Pirelli has agreed to reduce the front tyre width by 25mm and the rear tyre width by 30mm, as part of the sport’s technical changes for the 2026 season. The tyres will also become slightly smaller in diameter, shrinking from the current 720mm to 705-710mm, although F1 will still utilize 18-inch wheels.