F1 New Rules 2022 Explained: Originally to be implied since 2021, have a look at the plethora of changes in Formula 1 which are going to come into effect in 2022
With the push to increase the number of exciting race fans, the biggest changes to be implied in the Formula 1 in 2021 will now come into effect since 2022. There are plenty of developments done with the aim of bringing races, both in immediate and distant future. Given that the car will look very different to these seen in the recent seasons.
So, to see what causes this, let’s take a look at all the changes being implied under the skin of F1 since 2022 individually.
F1 New Rules 2022 Explained
F1 Tyres
The tyres will changes as F1 moves to an 18 inch rim for 2022
F1 Engines
To considerably help with research and development costs the gearbox will be frozen from 2022 to the end of 2025, which allows only one upgrade to the gearbox specification.
F1 Car Scrutiny
The CAD Developments of their car will be shared by each team so that the FIA could verify whether it fits within the defined reference spaces or references volumes.
F1 Car Design
The look of all the cars since 2022 will be more engaging to the common public. All F1 fanatcis might be aware of the renders of these cars, but in 2022 these race cars are not going to look any less than fighter jets.
F1 Budget Cap
The budget will be significantly be brought down to $135 Million and moreover would take 5% down annually unless an inflation of above 3% is not taken. But this budget will not includes the salary of the drivers and top 3 employees.
F1 Power Units
Since the dawn of the hybrid era in 2014, the current turbo-hybrid formula wasn’t going to change much even in 2022 due to its functionality. Reducing the cost, the power units will be allowed to be a bit heavier and now should be made of commercially available materials, which means no exclusive material is allowed.
This commercial availability mentioned above implies to batteries and turbo suppliers, where no exclusive deals are allowed.
F1 Ground Effect
The largest difference to the 2022 F1 aerodynamics package is the return to a ground effect formula. Unlike the old school ground effects, the car won’t have sliding skirts and instead have a range of fins underneath to minimize any disturbance. To make sure each team uses the floor as they should, a standard tea-tray will be developed to attach tot he front of the door.
Ground effect under-body tunnels have not been permitted in the Formula 1 since 1982. But the calls for their reintroduction have become rather loud in recent years.