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FIA closes loophole on qualifying-only wheel rims

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The FIA has intervened to stop teams using different wheel designs for qualifying and races, preventing a potential spending war. The ruling requires one wheel type per weekend once fitted, ending the development arms race before it began.

How the sources differ

The Race's article provides the detailed analysis of the FIA's intervention and its implications, while the Reddit posts summarize the same story. The official FIA document is not present, so the coverage establishes the ruling's scope and rationale.

Recommended first read: The Race's article is the most complete and informative, offering detailed analysis of the FIA's decision and its context, with a clear image.

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Why has the FIA intervened in F1's wheel rim war?

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