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[Blackie]

Last week Vettel said that an odd number starting position is better than an even number or vice-versa. Why is that so?

[darwin dali]

It's the better side of the grid because that's where the racing line is, meaning there's less dirt and it's better rubbered in, i.e., has better grip and the wheels won't spin empty as much at the start, which is crucial for getting off the starting line.

[Blackie]

Darwin,

In other words are you saying that this is the section of the track that most cars drive ?

[darwin dali]

Darwin,

In other words are you saying that this is the section of the track that most cars drive ?

Yup.

[LifeW12]

Some tracks often have grip on the dirty side, especially when its raining.

Canada has equal grip both sides because the cars use both sides of the track during prac & qual

[Jabberwocky]

In the days of sunday morning practise a driver would drive down that main straight swooping over his starting position so that it was cleaner for his start.