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was always fun to see some teams on 1 tyre benefit over others at certain races. made the races harder to predict. although it all got 1 sided. would be good for another company to come in and give all teams the choice of each tyre per race. so each team has a choice of say bridgestone and Pirelli, but on a per race, so 1 race they could choose pirelli and other bridgestone. that way might see mcalren choosing a tyre that gives more grip and ferrari choosing a tyre that last longer.
maybe i talking crap
was always fun to see some teams on 1 tyre benefit over others at certain races. made the races harder to predict. although it all got 1 sided. would be good for another company to come in and give all teams the choice of each tyre per race. so each team has a choice of say bridgestone and Pirelli, but on a per race, so 1 race they could choose pirelli and other bridgestone. that way might see mcalren choosing a tyre that gives more grip and ferrari choosing a tyre that last longer.
maybe i talking crap
The trouble with this is that the tyre companies would require a firm contract. It is after all a major commitment for them, and it is likely that, at some races at least, everyone would choose the same tyre. However, maybe a team could have a contract with a tyre supplier for 1 car and another contract with a different tyre co. for the other car - that might be interesting.
was always fun to see some teams on 1 tyre benefit over others at certain races. made the races harder to predict. although it all got 1 sided. would be good for another company to come in and give all teams the choice of each tyre per race. so each team has a choice of say bridgestone and Pirelli, but on a per race, so 1 race they could choose pirelli and other bridgestone. that way might see mcalren choosing a tyre that gives more grip and ferrari choosing a tyre that last longer.
maybe i talking crap
The trouble with this is that the tyre companies would require a firm contract. It is after all a major commitment for them, and it is likely that, at some races at least, everyone would choose the same tyre. However, maybe a team could have a contract with a tyre supplier for 1 car and another contract with a different tyre co. for the other car - that might be interesting.
interesting but totally unfair and a whole lot more work for the engineers. It would mean that one set of the team garage would be battling with the other to get the best set up instead of working together.
was always fun to see some teams on 1 tyre benefit over others at certain races. made the races harder to predict. although it all got 1 sided. would be good for another company to come in and give all teams the choice of each tyre per race. so each team has a choice of say bridgestone and Pirelli, but on a per race, so 1 race they could choose pirelli and other bridgestone. that way might see mcalren choosing a tyre that gives more grip and ferrari choosing a tyre that last longer.
maybe i talking crap
The trouble with this is that the tyre companies would require a firm contract. It is after all a major commitment for them, and it is likely that, at some races at least, everyone would choose the same tyre. However, maybe a team could have a contract with a tyre supplier for 1 car and another contract with a different tyre co. for the other car - that might be interesting.
interesting but totally unfair and a whole lot more work for the engineers. It would mean that one set of the team garage would be battling with the other to get the best set up instead of working together.
Fair point, but I dont think that the tyre cos. would ever agree to it anyway. But, if it did happen it is true that it may split the teams a bit, but they do compete now anyway dont they? and they would also gain a lot more data on how tyres are used by other teams, so it might help in the end. The constant comparison of different set ups might end up improving both cars? Its all hypothetical though really isn't it?
was always fun to see some teams on 1 tyre benefit over others at certain races. made the races harder to predict. although it all got 1 sided. would be good for another company to come in and give all teams the choice of each tyre per race. so each team has a choice of say bridgestone and Pirelli, but on a per race, so 1 race they could choose pirelli and other bridgestone. that way might see mcalren choosing a tyre that gives more grip and ferrari choosing a tyre that last longer.
maybe i talking crap
The trouble with this is that the tyre companies would require a firm contract. It is after all a major commitment for them, and it is likely that, at some races at least, everyone would choose the same tyre. However, maybe a team could have a contract with a tyre supplier for 1 car and another contract with a different tyre co. for the other car - that might be interesting.
interesting but totally unfair and a whole lot more work for the engineers. It would mean that one set of the team garage would be battling with the other to get the best set up instead of working together.
Fair point, but I dont think that the tyre cos. would ever agree to it anyway. But, if it did happen it is true that it may split the teams a bit, but they do compete now anyway dont they? and they would also gain a lot more data on how tyres are used by other teams, so it might help in the end. The constant comparison of different set ups might end up improving both cars? Its all hypothetical though really isn't it?
they would get a lot more data but not it would not be much use on a track where say bridgestones are clearly better than a michelin. i think that 1 tyre supplier evens up the cars a bit and allows us to see who is the better driver on them
Look at Ferrari a few years ago. They were the only top team on Bridgestones which can only have disadvantaged them. There is no doubt having extra variables in the sport is exciting but sometimes you want to be able to gauge people's speed and see how is the fastest.
I understand where you are coming from 8B but a major difference between F1 and most other classes of motor racing, is that the cars are not 'even'. In other classes (including A1GP) it is really just a drivers competition with only a few choices for the team, but I see F1 as a team competition. not a drivers. It is interesting to compare drivers but it is the whole package from design, engine performance, Aero, chassis, trackside performance, strategys and tactics. There are so many variables that that ia what is so great about F! for me, and multiple tyre suppliers is just another variable in the pot.
I understand where you are coming from 8B but a major difference between F1 and most other classes of motor racing, is that the cars are not 'even'. In other classes (including A1GP) it is really just a drivers competition with only a few choices for the team, but I see F1 as a team competition. not a drivers. It is interesting to compare drivers but it is the whole package from design, engine performance, Aero, chassis, trackside performance, strategys and tactics. There are so many variables that that ia what is so great about F! for me, and multiple tyre suppliers is just another variable in the pot.
i know but i'd but it has to be kept at a level where a driver isn't winning races because his car has more gadgets on it that assist his driving. I say one tyre supplier is a good thing but we should also allow teams to try to out-develop each other with engines, aerodynamics etc
I understand where you are coming from 8B but a major difference between F1 and most other classes of motor racing, is that the cars are not 'even'. In other classes (including A1GP) it is really just a drivers competition with only a few choices for the team, but I see F1 as a team competition. not a drivers. It is interesting to compare drivers but it is the whole package from design, engine performance, Aero, chassis, trackside performance, strategys and tactics. There are so many variables that that ia what is so great about F! for me, and multiple tyre suppliers is just another variable in the pot.
i know but i'd but it has to be kept at a level where a driver isn't winning races because his car has more gadgets on it that assist his driving. I say one tyre supplier is a good thing but we should also allow teams to try to out-develop each other with engines, aerodynamics etc
In many ways the tyre is the most important part of the car. Everything else works through it, and engines, transmission, aero etc can only work well if the tyre allows it to. All the more reason, I think for allowing choice here. Ferrari is a good example, they made the B/stone work where other teams struggled with it.
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