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Tyre heating banned in a near future ?

European Le Mans Series
WEC
12 Oct. 2022 ‧ 15:00
by
lmercier
Is this the end of tyre heating in the Le Mans series? At least that's what you hear more and more in the paddocks.

Ecology remains a subject that concerns everyone, including (and especially) motorsport. For many, motorsport is synonymous with pollution, which is far too simplistic. Promotors are constantly trying to find solutions, not always in the best way, to work in favour of ecology. We hear about carbon neutrality by 2030. A lot can happen in eight years.    In the meantime, the next step forward in the ACO championships should be to put the tyre heating cabins in the cellar from next season. This will reduce electricity consumption.

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