2015 Formula 1 Season Paddock

But adding an extra set won't automatically help. There is still the pit lane time. They still won't stop unless it's faster to do so.

 

That is true. Improving tire degradation would help keep them out of the pit lane longer.

 

Why is the lotus in the Williams pit?
Fire or kablammo?

 

http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/1...gine-cover-explodes-on-romain-grosjeans-lotus

 

No wonder the cover blew off today!

 

Just watched FP2

Should be an interesting qualifying and race again

 

Alonso's brake issue was a visor tear off caught in the cooling duct of one of his rear brakes which caused it to overheat and ultimately completely fail .

I actually thought the race was pretty entertaining

 

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id...nando-alonso-brake-failure-spanish-grand-prix

 

Lotus jackman: The dangerous world of the Formula 1 mechanic

http://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/32682957

 

FIA to crack down on " trick " fuel flow systems

http://m.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118895

 

Spanish GP : Jenson Button ~ " McLaren was 'scary' to drive

http://m.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/118903

 

Tires to blame for slower V6 era lap times ~ Toto Wolff

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/12858538/tyres-modern-f1-slow-lap-s-toto-wolff

 

Pirelli has been tasked with providing tires that intentionally degrade prematurely

 

From the 2011 pre-season test when Pirelli's high degradation tires were introduced

http://m.autoevolution.com/f1-drivers-confirm-high-pirelli-tire-wear-30632.html

 

http://www.racingfanatic.net/2015/03/pirelli-wants-quick-formula-1-revamp.html?m=1

 

That season , particularly at Silverstone , yes

 

2015 cars are difficult ~ Martin Brundle

http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/1...sists-martin-brundle-after-force-india-outing

 

Mercedes pace humbles rivals , Horner writes off Red Bull season

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...-pace-in-spain-horner-writes-2015-season-off/

 

Me too. The harder tires seemed to be just as fast as the mediums during the race. I didn't see much difference between them.

Speaking of tires and their strategic use, racing would be a huge bore without it. If cars did not have to pit at all the guy in front would win and the guy in second would come second. It would be like watching a very fast train go around and around. Yawn. Forcing cars into the pits changes that, and tires with varying degrees of grip at various degrees of wear adds another variable as well. Strategy is what made Sunday's race particularly interesting, not lap times or trap speeds.

Don't put too much stock in words from whinging drivers and race team directors. They'll never run out of things to gripe about.

 

I thought the race was good as well but not because of the strategy. I enjoyed watching the cars race and push to pass each other. I dont think a race should be won because your pit strategy was better than someone elses. I think it should be won on the track by passing to take the lead. Sure the pits play a role but it shouldnt be the main role in winning.