F1 2021 First Concepts
We have heard continuously how F1 2021 will be the year that Formula 1 enters a new revolution. But with all the discussions, research and concepts taking much longer than expected will this new era of F1 come in 2021 or later"
Yes and No. At this year?s German Grand Prix, to the surprise of the majority of teams, it was announced that F1 will move to 18? wheels, compared to the 13? rims currently raced. This causes huge implications; new tyre sizes and compounds will have to be developed, new brakes are required and the suspension will have to be redesigned – and that is without going into the effect of larger rotating wheels on the aerodynamic efficiency.

Read more on the impact of F1 18″ wheels in our October issue
F1 2021 Concept 1. CREDIT: F1
All change then" Well no, Ross Brawn, F1?s managing director of motorsport hinted that new engines could come after 2021. ?We want to try and create a set of technical regulations on the engine, which are appealing to new manufacturers coming in, as well as consolidate our existing engine suppliers,? he said. ?I think we just need to think of our timing on that, whether 2021 is the right time to do that, or whether it?s better to keep that powder dry until we can be certain that a major regulation change will bring fresh blood into the sport. My feeling is that there?s still quite a lot we can do on the engine side in terms of sporting regulations such as limits on dyno test time, num...