New tyre rules for Formula 1

Customers looking to buy cheap tyres online may be interested by new tyre developments in Formula 1.

According to Autosport.com, this season will see drivers made to use the same tyres during races as those used for qualification.

The publication cited sources which claimed that a majority of teams support the new measures, which would mean that the top ten cars that progress to the final stage of qualifying are required to use the same tyres in the main event as during the third qualification hurdle.

Moreover, the website adds that teams may now decide to choose tyres that are more consistent and less quick.

Such a strategy could potentially make for more exciting races, the online resource speculates.

In addition, a new scoring system will see the winner of a grand prix notch up 25 points - seven more than second place finishers – which encourage drivers to go for the victory and boost entertainment.