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I really hope this will reduce the number of times commentators have to say a word "tires". Couldn't care less about saving tires. Its like a footballer saving

by T-zex 13y ago

I really hope this will reduce the number of times commentators have to say a word "tires". Couldn't care less about saving tires. Its like a footballer saving a ball, or boxer his gloves. The same applies to the engine.

raverbashing 13y ago
Well, the thing is, it costs time to replace tires So you have to balance tire wear with the time gained by pushing it to the limit They also have an increased engine life this year, I think each team must go through 5 engines during the season, as opposed to 8 engines And you can bet they're designed to last as much as needed but not much more.
- T-zex 13y ago
  Absolutely. Tire management is important, but it should not be essential. Reckless breaking with wheels locked should have its consequences. I'd rather see wheel to wheel action than listen to the comments about how this guy in a second place will have to save his tires and give up positions to score a few points.
  - k-mcgrady 13y ago
    >> "I'd rather see wheel to wheel action than listen to the comments about how this guy in a second place will have to save his tires and give up positions to score a few points." The only reason he is in 2nd place is because he didn't save his tyres - and the reason he has to now lose places is because the guys behind did. In the end it usually works out the way it should be and we get some fighting on the last few laps. Even 5 years ago the last 15-20 laps were a procession to the line. I think introducing a bit of excitement towards the end is much better.
    - T-zex 13y ago
      Its a matter of taste I suppose. I did not enjoy this season. Maybe I'm too spoiled by MotoGP.
      - raverbashing 13y ago
        Well, what can I say, I agree, I think it's getting boring and too many artificial limitations. But it's better than the Schumacher era, with absolutely no challenge to him.
k-mcgrady 13y ago
Without the excitement generated by the tyres these last few seasons the sport would have been as boring as during the Schumacher days (and I say that as a Ferrari supporter). Vettel was able to run away at the front but we still got exciting racing further down the grid. I think the tyres unfairly penalise some drivers (because their driving style doesn't suit them) but you can't deny they've made races that could have been incredibly boring more exciting. Not to mention the fact that because we've taken away refuelling, if the tyres were made as good as they could be, pit-stops and strategy would pretty much be taken out of the sport.
widdershins 13y ago
Huh? Tires have always been one of the most strategic elements of F1.
- TylerE 13y ago
  Not "always". Prior to the downforce era, it wasn't unusual to use a single set of tires for several race weekends.

by T-zex 13y ago

raverbashing 13y ago

Well, the thing is, it costs time to replace tires So you have to balance tire wear with the time gained by pushing it to the limit They also have an increased engine life this year, I think each team must go through 5 engines during the season, as opposed to 8 engines And you can bet they're designed to last as much as needed but not much more.

T-zex 13y ago
Absolutely. Tire management is important, but it should not be essential. Reckless breaking with wheels locked should have its consequences. I'd rather see wheel to wheel action than listen to the comments about how this guy in a second place will have to save his tires and give up positions to score a few points.
- k-mcgrady 13y ago
  >> "I'd rather see wheel to wheel action than listen to the comments about how this guy in a second place will have to save his tires and give up positions to score a few points." The only reason he is in 2nd place is because he didn't save his tyres - and the reason he has to now lose places is because the guys behind did. In the end it usually works out the way it should be and we get some fighting on the last few laps. Even 5 years ago the last 15-20 laps were a procession to the line. I think introducing a bit of excitement towards the end is much better.
  - T-zex 13y ago
    Its a matter of taste I suppose. I did not enjoy this season. Maybe I'm too spoiled by MotoGP.
    - raverbashing 13y ago
      Well, what can I say, I agree, I think it's getting boring and too many artificial limitations. But it's better than the Schumacher era, with absolutely no challenge to him.

k-mcgrady 13y ago

Without the excitement generated by the tyres these last few seasons the sport would have been as boring as during the Schumacher days (and I say that as a Ferrari supporter). Vettel was able to run away at the front but we still got exciting racing further down the grid. I think the tyres unfairly penalise some drivers (because their driving style doesn't suit them) but you can't deny they've made races that could have been incredibly boring more exciting. Not to mention the fact that because we've taken away refuelling, if the tyres were made as good as they could be, pit-stops and strategy would pretty much be taken out of the sport.

widdershins 13y ago

Huh? Tires have always been one of the most strategic elements of F1.

TylerE 13y ago
Not "always". Prior to the downforce era, it wasn't unusual to use a single set of tires for several race weekends.