Thread: US F1 Update
View Single Post
  #35 (permalink)  
Old 01-28-2010, 11:38 AM
Rwillia4's Avatar
Rwillia4 Rwillia4 is offline
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: San Diego, CA
Cobra Make, Engine: BDR #455, KC427W, TWM-FI
Posts: 727
Not Ranked     
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne Maybury View Post
They have also eliminated fuel stops this year so pit strategy is all but gone.
Refueling is gone but they still need tires.
The time to refuel is ~6-10 seconds
Change tires ~4 seconds
and time to get through the pit lane ~15 seconds

So I think pit strategy will still be a major part. When are new tires worth the cost of time to get through the pit... Pits will be VERY important.

6+ Gs of brake power. 4 Gs during turns

Last edited by Rwillia4; 01-28-2010 at 11:40 AM..
Reply With Quote