Another F1 2026 Rule Change

_{In 2022, F1 switched to 18-inch wheels from its previous 13-inch technology and, with it, mandated a single supplier with BBS answering the call to tender for the prescribed part.}

_{In December 2019, BBS was confirmed as the single supplier with the deal announced publicly at the Tokyo Motor Show in January 2022 – allowing BBS to refer to itself, and market itself, as F1’s official wheel rim supplier.}

_{Pirelli, which was granted an extension to its FIA supply deal following a tender process last year to continue supplying F1 with tyres up to and including 2027, will now find their products being fitted to a range of suppliers from 2026, as the decision has been made to open up the wheel rim supply. Read More}

Daniel Ricciardo is battling to secure his Formula 1 future

_{With Red Bull dropping strong hints of change on the way going into the F1 2024 summer break, Ricciardo found himself in a unique situation where he could potentially be returning to the main Red Bull team – if Sergio Perez was dismissed – or losing his seat at junior team VCARB to Red Bull’s impressive reserve Liam Lawson who is waiting in the wings.}

_{Ultimately, Red Bull opted against change, but with Ricciardo yet to be confirmed as a VCARB driver beyond F1 2024, the pressure is on after the summer break to see off the Lawson threat, though a return to Red Bull is not out of the question.}

_{However, Bortoleto believes it is an “obvious” decision for Red Bull to place Lawson alongside Yuki Tsunoda at VCARB next season. Read More}

I’m not asking for anything’ – Antonelli says potential F1 promotion ‘still a dream’ as he waits for Mercedes to make decision

_{Kimi Antonelli has opened up on the prospect of becoming a Formula 1 driver amid continued speculation linking him to Mercedes in 2025, with the teenager stating that he would take the opportunity “with eagerness” if offered while insisting that his focus remains on the current F2 campaign.}

_{After Lewis Hamilton announced his surprise switch to Ferrari for next season back in February, there has been much focus on who will partner George Russell at the squad. Antonelli is one of the names that has been frequently mentioned amid the 17-year-old’s impressive rise through the motorsport ranks.}

_{Currently competing in his debut Formula 2 season after bypassing F3, Antonelli caught the eye by winning the Italian F4 and ADAC F4 titles in 2022 and the Formula Regional Middle East and European Championships, earning him praise from the likes of Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.}

_{However, with the Silver Arrows yet to confirm who will fill their vacancy in 2025, Antonelli is not getting ahead of himself when it comes to the possibility of stepping up to F1. Read More}

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