It is being reported that the FIA are planning on introducing a standard tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to Formula 1 in 2021. This will give the sports officials full information on the pressures and temperatures of all tyres that are used in the sport.
The decision means that sensors will be fitted to the new 18 inch wheels and with the ban on tyre blankets, should add an interesting element to the sport.
“A standard system to monitor F1 tyre temperatures and pressures is planned to be introduced for the 2021 F1 season,” said an FIA spokesperson to Motorsport.com.
“The objective is to make the tyre running pressure and temperature data available to the FIA and the teams with a standard format and level of accuracy. In addition, the use of a standard measurement chain will streamline the tyre identification process and tyre usage monitoring.”
The new system “must cover the needs for on-car use and for typical F1 tyre storage garage areas. Offers to include details of the installation required for a typical garage layout. Price list to include cost of expected complete kit for a single garage storage area.”
It is not yet known if the information will be available to the viewers via an on-screen graphic but the introduction of these sensors suggests that managing the temperature and pressure of tyres is going to remain a vital part of the sport in years to come.
