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FIA evaluates mudguards as an option at races with rainfall

The FIA has revealed more details about plans to install wheel arches on Formula 1 cars in wet conditions to help reduce splashing water. Article continues under ad The international motorsport federation announced last month that it was going to start some trials with mudguards to help in races with rainfall. With the lack of visibility due to splashing water being the main limiting factor in heavy rain, covering the wheels is a possible solution. Work is already under way to evaluate the idea and it is hoped that prototype versions of the wheel covers could be ready to race as early as the second half of next season, although 2024 is much more likely. Avoiding repetition Nikolas...
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