F1 LEWIS HAMILTON AT IMOLA FOR THE PIRELLI TESTS ON 18-INCH TIRES!

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Lewis Hamilton is back on track at Imola to carry out Pirelli tests on 18-inch tires, in use since 2022 on all single-seaters. Tomorrow it will be the turn of Valtteri Bottas, who will be able to return to the track after the big accident on Sunday.

First impressions
Hamilton, even before today's tests, had already expressed concern about the switch from F1 to 18-inch tires. According to the British it could in fact prove to be a step backwards:

“Up until now I have had the feeling that we lose grip when we use this tire, ” he said last year. “I think what we really need in Formula 1 is slightly less downforce and more mechanical grip. A lot of this comes from the tires, in order to reduce the gap between us on the track. With these tires, however, it does not seem that we are going in the right direction ”.

Lewis Hamilton is still in Imola, where he stayed with Mercedes to carry out Pirelli tests on 18-inch tires . To prepare for the Pirelli tests, a W10 had already been adapted in suspension in 2019, to be able to support the lowered tires. The new tires will be in use in the 2022 Formula 1 season, after postponing their introduction from this year to next. The emergency given by the Covid-19 pandemic has in fact delayed their development, thus leading to the postponement of their debut as official tires for F1.

[User-ddxv]

F1 is missing out by not using these camera shots and angles. You get the real sense of speed and sound from these shots.

[JETZ]

I’m gonna really miss the old balloon tires when they are gone. Always reminded me of how F1 cars are just insane go karts.

[apophisstr]

These cars are so stable on the straight at highspeed that it almost look like an alien spaceship hovering above the ground instead of actually running on it.

[jesusgonzaga]

They should do the testing on new equipment using Hamilton & Mazepin, that way you’ll get to see how the wheel would perform on the best driver and the worst.

[NoelKerns]

"...in use since 2022 on all single seaters."

Ahh, 2022....the good old days!

[mirvgeorge]

That merc sounds real good like a symphony

[zRamses]

the still shots are so good, wish they used more of them like this in the broadcast.

[JYMAHJAMES]

0:25 i love when you can see the racing line, its like scalextric

[lucidhydra]

That camera angle through aquaminerali was amazing

[NippyMoto]

The speed is unbelievable, imagine if we got these angles for quali

[sndashko]

The exterior fly by shots with the hybrid power units sound so good...Love the rumble!

[nathanielkosbab]

This is epic and these angles need to be used.

[Pelimuistelot]

Those tires look absolutely fantastic. Very aggressive look. I like it.

[nateisracing]

Dang, those newer Mercedes Cars look fire 🔥

[kubiakaco]

Static camera shows how these cars are fast

[renan.k]

Good to see the W10 on this Black Livery
And amazing sound of Merc PU🙂

[lindsaymartinez]

VROOOOMMM VROOOOMMM
THAT ENGINE SOUND ❤

[Cheedee]

I never thought I'd say this but... those wheels actually look good 🔥

[future]

Those tires will have a huge impact on suspension setups and definetly more tricky to drive on kerbs

[pythonedits]

These shots are brilliant, thanks for sharing this! : )