Article To news overview © Pirelli Formula 1's switch to 18-inch tyres for 2022 means that the old 13-inch tyres are no longer in use by any of the teams for racing purposes. With Pirelli's tyre testing programme moving entirely to 18-inch tyres, it means that planned production of the older 13-inch tyres has come to a halt. But that doesn't mean the demand for the increasingly scarce tyres has dried up just yet. The 13-inch tyres will likely be needed by teams for some time, given that they often carry out private tests with older cars with junior drivers, as well as promotional events. For example, this week, Ferrari and AlphaTauri are carrying out tests at Maranello and Imola...
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