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19 Apr 2010, 05:47 (Ref:2675544) | #1 | ||
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Tyre pitstops..the new Fuel pitstops?.
Just when you thought it was safe to watch a race where everyone is supposed to go to the end of the race without stopping for fuel and passing in the pits,now the cars are in every few laps for a quick pass and new tyres.
Whats up with the dodgy intermediate rain tyres that only go a short distance before the tread falls off?.I'm sure my local tyre shop could supply some more durable tyres. |
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19 Apr 2010, 06:00 (Ref:2675546) | #2 | ||
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I don't see how fuel stops and tyre stops can be compared, the timing of tyre stops is decided on the fly as conditions change, the tyres wear, cars move in and out of traffic etc. this adds a great deal of interest and uncertainty to the racing and brings the intelligent drivers to the fore. Contrast that to fuel stops: timing of each fuel stop is decided at the previous stop and everyone knows pretty much when it will be, the drivers use the pitstops to pass so that overtaking on track is discouraged. |
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19 Apr 2010, 06:58 (Ref:2675561) | #3 | ||
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With changing weather tyres are an issue. That's not necessarily a bad thing but the new, softer intermediates from Bridgestone didn't improve the situation, I agree.
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Shame they can't provide a soft compound that falls apart as effectively as their inters.
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