Formula One tender aims for low-profile tyres in 2021


Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 8, 2018 Haas' Kevin Magnussen in action during the race Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs - RC1B5A072DD0

HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Formula One has published a tender which would see the sport switch to lower-profile tyres from 2021 when other rules are also due to change.

Tyre blankets, used to raise temperatures for better grip and performance before cars leave the pits, are also set to be banned.

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