Pirelli 2013 F1 tyre range
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The main problem is the steel belts though. They changed to steel to save money (per Sky post race), and its costing them big time.
KekeTheKing, I thought steel belts were used to increase the weight of the tyre.
I believe it was Brundle who quite flatly stated in Sky post race coverage that the change from Kevlar to Steel was largely an economic decision.
Here's an idea, why don't the teams run the tyres at the manufacturers recommended pressures and the drivers keep the fucking car inside the limits of the track. If either driver or team chooses to ignore such advice then on their own head be it. Or am I just being too simplistic?
That piece of rough kerb on hangar straight isn't a new feature so why would it be causing punctures? The new section of Silverstone isn't brand new so why didn't we get these failures when the track was 1st changed.
The issue is the tyres, anyone blaming kerbs or the track is just looking for reasons not to put the blame with Pirelli.
The issue is the tyres, anyone blaming kerbs or the track is just looking for reasons not to put the blame with Pirelli.
F1Yorkshire - It is unnecessary to find reasons not to blame Pirelli; the zero testing regime is an artificial restriction which would kill any tyre manufacturer, especially considering their brief.
The Artist.....
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Well, that's a bit of an about-face.... Still, we might see McLaren win a race now they're moving back to the 2012 tyres!
Unlikely. The main issue is the front suspension pull rod system has completely screwed with the entire flow over the car (according to Mr. Kravitz). I'm not sure changing the tyres will really change that. The McLaren still has a major downforce issue that won't be resolved for a good part, if not the rest of this season.
The Artist.....
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Porceliamone - I can't help but agree with you, but if there's anlything that can help McLaren at the moment is if they get the old tyres back.... It obviously won't fix any aero problems, but it may fix their mechanical grip problem!
They could wheel last year's car out.
According to a piece by Gary Anderson, that may well be the best way to sort the car for last years tyres. they would need to change the front wing, rear floor and many other parts to account for the different shape of the tyres, and suspension settings to account for different structures. It was a rather large undertaking by all accounts.
Incubus
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From what I remember the drive towards less durable tyres started began after the 2010 Canadian GP, a race viewed by many as the the best Grand Prix of that season. It became soon obvious during that week-end that Bridgestone's choice of compounds would be ill-suited for a Grand Prix distance, particularly in view of the heavy graining incurred on the super-softs. Heavy rain overnight washed away whatever rubber had been laid onto the track and reduced grip even further. As a result the race turned out to be quite exciting, with the top runners being confronted with very little grip during the race.
Maybe what we are seeing today is basically a case of "Be-careful-what-you-wish-for"?
Maybe what we are seeing today is basically a case of "Be-careful-what-you-wish-for"?
Brogan where did you read that? I can't find it anywhere on the normal F1 websites.
If true, it would just confirm that this season is rapidly descending into farce.
What would be the point of the FIA changing the rules to allow the current drivers to test the tyres in order to help find a solution to the failures, only to render all of that effort irrelevant and obsolete by stating beforehand that they will return to last year's tyres, which will adversely affect just about everyone and cost shed loads more money to deal with?
If true, it would just confirm that this season is rapidly descending into farce.
What would be the point of the FIA changing the rules to allow the current drivers to test the tyres in order to help find a solution to the failures, only to render all of that effort irrelevant and obsolete by stating beforehand that they will return to last year's tyres, which will adversely affect just about everyone and cost shed loads more money to deal with?
Chad Stewarthill
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/23141389
It may be that they keep this years compounds, presuming they can make them stick to the new tyre construction.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/23141389
It may be that they keep this years compounds, presuming they can make them stick to the new tyre construction.
It's alright Brogan, I've just read the BBC report by Andrew Benson, where he states that Pirelli have decided on these changes and are expected to announce them later today.
Only the rear tyres are being changed for the German Grand Prix according to Benson. Also, it's not entirely clear from the article whether Pirelli intend to reintroduce the 2012 spec tyres from Hungary onwards, or just for Hungary, as an interim measure.
Only the rear tyres are being changed for the German Grand Prix according to Benson. Also, it's not entirely clear from the article whether Pirelli intend to reintroduce the 2012 spec tyres from Hungary onwards, or just for Hungary, as an interim measure.
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