Formula One: Tyres, page 1
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Am I missing something ? 55 days before the first ,race do we know for sure who is the tyre supplier ? Getting a bit late
The car is more important than the driver 75% car 25% driver
I thought it was still Bridgestone this year?
I've found this sentence in the 2010 rule changes page on the official formula 1 site: "Also, the ban on refuelling means cars will be around 100kg heavier at the start of a race than in 2009, so Bridgestone will use slightly harder tyre compounds to compensate." click here
I think 2010 is Bridgstone's last year, so who will we get in 2011 is the next question......
"With two laps to go then the action will begin, unless this is the action, which it is!" - The Great Murray Walker
Bridgestone pull out after 2010
Thanks Dino I thought it was this year
The car is more important than the driver 75% car 25% driver
3 Korean tyre makers, Kuhmo/Hankook/Nexen, have stepped forward to accept the challenge of supplying tyres to F1 but the FIA is going to do everything it can to convince Bridgestone to stay. It is only a matter of time before we know if they are successful as the new tyre company will need plenty of time to get ready for next years testing schedule.
So with the extra weight from no refueling, is the stupid must use a set of worthless tires rule still in effect? I still have yet to figure that rule out.
" I can't drive 55" Sammy Hagar
Unfortunately it is still in effect- I checked earlier they are making new compounds to take into account the heavier load. I agree it is a stupid rule but when Bridgestones go, the sooner the better, we may get back to reality with a decent manufacturer.
The car is more important than the driver 75% car 25% driver
Whats wrong with Bridgestone? Do you prefer Nexen or Nokian?
It was not until Bridgstone came on the scene that we had tyres that could not perform and required funny rules to hide their deficiencies
The car is more important than the driver 75% car 25% driver
Since when did Bridgestone write the rules and I don't think they failed more than Michelin..
It was not until Bridgstone came on the scene that we had tyres that could not perform and required funny rules to hide their deficiencies
The car is more important than the driver 75% car 25% driver
I have to stick up for Bridgestone I think they've done a good job in F1, they only make the tyres the FIA ask for, at least they manage that unlike Michelin.
Hard to blame a tyre company for what they are asked to do, and if anybody failed horribly it was the FIA and their stupid rules. Try blaming Max!!
Today it has been announced that the top ten cars in qualifying will have to start on their qualifying tyres. Now without refuelling there will be little scope to favour a teams preferred driver. Good news
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The car is more important than the driver 75% car 25% driver
any links to this?
Jenson Button 2009 Formula One World Champion
Today it has been announced that the top ten cars in qualifying will have to start on their qualifying tyres. Now without refuelling there will be little scope to favour a teams preferred driver. Good news
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The car is more important than the driver 75% car 25% driver
Is that really good? I was hoping to see the top tens going flat for a lap without tactics. Now the prefered driver gets the better tyre, or am I missing something?