F1's All New for '22: Wheels and Tyres

Summary by Krater

An analysis of the 2022 Formula 1 wheel and tyre regulations, examining changes in size, profile, suspension impact, tyre wear, braking, and airflow management.

From the video

Answers: How do the 2022 F1 wheel and tyre regulation changes affect car performance?

• 2022 F1 tyre regulations
• 18-inch F1 wheels
• tyre sidewall stiffness
• suspension and ride quality
• driver vision restrictions
• tyre temperature and blankets
• brake disc positioning
• wheel fairings and aero cleanup

What it concludes

• The 2022 spec tyres and wheels are significantly larger, increasing from 13 inches to 18 inches in diameter.
• Low-profile tyres provide a stiffer ride and less compliance, keeping the floor closer to the ground.
• Taller tyres restrict driver vision, requiring adaptations on track.
• Brakes are now positioned at a greater distance from the wheel rims, altering heat transfer.
• Wheel fairings on the 2022 cars help clean up messy airflow around the tyres.
• Pirelli 18-inch tyre development has brought lap times closer to previous performance levels.