The 2010 sporting regulations place new restrictions on teams using rigs to build better tyre models. This is addressed by making the front tyre narrower.” It could have significant implications on chassis design with wheelbase and weight distribution key factors. “When we changed back to slick tyres the grooved tyre size was retained, meaning that the front gained proportionally more grip than the rear. “This will help to bring a better grip balance between the front and the rear grip of the cars” explains Hirohide Hamashima. Most of the major changes are to be found in the Sporting regulations rather than in the technical regulations.Ī 245/55R13 front rubber will replace the 270/55R13 used in 2009. Whilst the changes for 2010 are not nearly as wide ranging as they were for 2009 they are still significant. Another old name to return is Lotus, the brand revived by one of three all new teams on the grid.

In comparison to that Mercedes has increased its involvement by buying Brawn GP, bringing an old name back to grand prix racing. A global economic crisis added to the unrest which ultimatley lead to the departure of BMW and Toyota, and Renault scaling back its involvement significantly. The political upheaval of 2009 saw a new man take charge of the FIA, and some significant changes to the look of Grand Prix racing.

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