Tire changes coming back to F1?
10-07-2005, 05:09 AM
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Tire changes coming back to F1?
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Tyre Changes Could Return to F1
By Jonathan Noble
Friday, 07 October 2005 11:25
Tyre changes could return to Formula One next season as part of a package of changes forced by a revamp of qualifying, Autosport-Atlas has learned.
Teams are currently locked in discussions about a new format for qualifying next season and it is widely acknowledged that the favourite option among the four ideas being investigated is a knock-out format.
This would involve three separate sessions during qualifying, with the slowest five drivers in the first 15 minutes being knocked out and handed positions 16-20 on the grid, while the slowest five drivers from the next 15 minutes session would then be knocked out and secure positions 11-15.
The top ten grid positions will then be decided by a final 20 minute shoot-out session, with cars running with race levels of fuel. Those already knocked out can choose their strategy after qualifying.
On the back of this idea, sources have revealed a majority of teams are now also pushing for a change in the regulations which will allow the return of tyre changes next season.
The suggestion, which has been put forward by Williams' Patrick Head and Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn who are in charge of formulating the procedures for the qualifying, is to allow teams to have the option of using three sets of tyres for races next year.
The idea is that teams will be allowed to have five sets of tyres per race weekend. Two of these will be evaluated during free practice, with the other three used during the various stages of the knock-out qualifying.
The teams will be forced to start the race with the same set of tyres that they finished qualifying on
Tyre Changes Could Return to F1
By Jonathan Noble
Friday, 07 October 2005 11:25
Tyre changes could return to Formula One next season as part of a package of changes forced by a revamp of qualifying, Autosport-Atlas has learned.
Teams are currently locked in discussions about a new format for qualifying next season and it is widely acknowledged that the favourite option among the four ideas being investigated is a knock-out format.
This would involve three separate sessions during qualifying, with the slowest five drivers in the first 15 minutes being knocked out and handed positions 16-20 on the grid, while the slowest five drivers from the next 15 minutes session would then be knocked out and secure positions 11-15.
The top ten grid positions will then be decided by a final 20 minute shoot-out session, with cars running with race levels of fuel. Those already knocked out can choose their strategy after qualifying.
On the back of this idea, sources have revealed a majority of teams are now also pushing for a change in the regulations which will allow the return of tyre changes next season.
The suggestion, which has been put forward by Williams' Patrick Head and Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn who are in charge of formulating the procedures for the qualifying, is to allow teams to have the option of using three sets of tyres for races next year.
The idea is that teams will be allowed to have five sets of tyres per race weekend. Two of these will be evaluated during free practice, with the other three used during the various stages of the knock-out qualifying.
The teams will be forced to start the race with the same set of tyres that they finished qualifying on
10-07-2005, 06:04 AM
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Ya know, that bolded statement just makes me down right mad.
The author has to be a complete idiot OR he thinks we are.
I'm thrilled about the fact that tire changing may come back, and yes, qualifying needs a complete revision!
The author has to be a complete idiot OR he thinks we are.
I'm thrilled about the fact that tire changing may come back, and yes, qualifying needs a complete revision!
10-07-2005, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Triple-H,Oct 7 2005, 09:04 AM
Ya know, that bolded statement just makes me down right mad.
The author has to be a complete idiot OR he thinks we are.
The author has to be a complete idiot OR he thinks we are.
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10-07-2005, 06:38 AM
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[QUOTE=matrix,Oct 7 2005, 09:09 AM] [I]
Tyre Changes Could Return to F1
By Jonathan Noble
Friday, 07 October 2005 11:25
Tyre changes could return to Formula One next season as part of a package of changes forced by a revamp of qualifying, Autosport-Atlas has learned.
Teams are currently locked in discussions about a new format for qualifying next season and it is widely acknowledged that the favourite option among the four ideas being investigated is a knock-out format.
This would involve three separate sessions during qualifying, with the slowest five drivers in the first 15 minutes being knocked out and handed positions 16-20 on the grid, while the slowest five drivers from the next 15 minutes session would then be knocked out and secure positions 11-15.
The top ten grid positions will then be decided by a final 20 minute shoot-out session, with cars running with race levels of fuel. Those already knocked out can choose their strategy after qualifying.
On the back of this idea, sources have revealed a majority of teams are now also pushing for a change in the regulations which will allow the return of tyre changes next season.
The suggestion, which has been put forward by Williams' Patrick Head and Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn who are in charge of formulating the procedures for the qualifying, is to allow teams to have the option of using three sets of tyres for races next year.
The idea is that teams will be allowed to have five sets of tyres per race weekend. Two of these will be evaluated during free practice, with the other three used during the various stages of the knock-out qualifying.
The teams will be forced to start the race with the same set of tyres that they finished qualifying on
Tyre Changes Could Return to F1
By Jonathan Noble
Friday, 07 October 2005 11:25
Tyre changes could return to Formula One next season as part of a package of changes forced by a revamp of qualifying, Autosport-Atlas has learned.
Teams are currently locked in discussions about a new format for qualifying next season and it is widely acknowledged that the favourite option among the four ideas being investigated is a knock-out format.
This would involve three separate sessions during qualifying, with the slowest five drivers in the first 15 minutes being knocked out and handed positions 16-20 on the grid, while the slowest five drivers from the next 15 minutes session would then be knocked out and secure positions 11-15.
The top ten grid positions will then be decided by a final 20 minute shoot-out session, with cars running with race levels of fuel. Those already knocked out can choose their strategy after qualifying.
On the back of this idea, sources have revealed a majority of teams are now also pushing for a change in the regulations which will allow the return of tyre changes next season.
The suggestion, which has been put forward by Williams' Patrick Head and Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn who are in charge of formulating the procedures for the qualifying, is to allow teams to have the option of using three sets of tyres for races next year.
The idea is that teams will be allowed to have five sets of tyres per race weekend. Two of these will be evaluated during free practice, with the other three used during the various stages of the knock-out qualifying.
The teams will be forced to start the race with the same set of tyres that they finished qualifying on
10-07-2005, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Balzz,Oct 7 2005, 09:13 AM
take away the damn parc ferme rule.
if car a could qualify better with more fuel, so what?
if car b could qualify better with less wing, so what?
if car c could qualify better in race trim, so what?
if car d could qualify better with a drunken driver, so what? (well, maybe not this one)
10-07-2005, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by PLYRS 3,Oct 7 2005, 09:38 AM
i dunno....i never did, nor do i still, understand this one-tire rule....from a competition standpoint.
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10-07-2005, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by matrix,Oct 7 2005, 10:59 AM
Because it wasn't meant to be competetive...it was meant to have a particular outcome - which happened.....
10-07-2005, 07:14 AM
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Not surpised at all. F1 makes changes every single year and they have huge audiences no matter what they do.
I say bring the old quali format back where you run on a qualifying fuel and bring back tire changes. I like the idea of one tire manufacturer as well. I'm sick and tired, pardon the pun, of hearing about the tires being the result of a slow or fast race car.
I say bring the old quali format back where you run on a qualifying fuel and bring back tire changes. I like the idea of one tire manufacturer as well. I'm sick and tired, pardon the pun, of hearing about the tires being the result of a slow or fast race car.
