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I liked the strategy aspect of it, and it allowed for a most precise setup of the cars if the team desired. The fire danger issue was something I could live without. Being that it was often a fumbling point for the crews, it also brought the entire "team" aspect more into the sport.
"Felipe we had a problem with your fuel and Fernando was allowed to pass" :laugh:
I love not having refuelling, simply for the aesthetics of the cars.
The cars have become longer due to larger fuel tanks, and the added length is behind the driver, thus the engine covers look far sleeker and in my eyes more beautiful. The Red Bull RB7 is a prime example-stunning car. No more stubby engine covers is the way I like it.
That, and it makes it harder for the driver at the start, which is always a good thing.
I liked refueling, more strategy, and allowed cars to go quicker. it was a bit of an equalizer of sorts.
I say bring it back but mandate tanks to be big enough to hold a full race worth of fuel.
apparently that big tank does not affect performance as we see lap records being broken in quali
I don't miss it, the refuelling strategies usually ended up being the same anyway.
If it came back I imagine the rule of qualifying on race fuel would come back too, and that was an awful idea. It was pretty obvious straight after qualifying who had short-fuelled for a bit of a glory run.
:angryfire I forgot all about that madness!Quote:
Originally Posted by christophulus
Sometimes the FIA intentionally angers the fans.
I do, but not so much as to be upset about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Koz
I miss it.
Couldn't care less. It was interesting when it was part of racing, but I don't miss it now it's gone. Nursing a heavy car through the opening stages of a race while looking after your tyres is all part of the strategy. There's very little to be gained, but lots to be risked, by bringing it back.
It's a no for me as well. Good riddance to botched pitstops (through no fault of the driver) and Intertechnique, who I daresay was absolutely rubbish at the one job they had to do at a GP (provide reliable fueling rigs).
I don't miss refuelling, but you know what I do miss? On screen timing of pit stops! These days they only show you the total time spent in the pits, while that is probably more relevant to the teams, what I want to see is how quickly the pit crew can work, e.g. McLaren look particularly good at it, but are they better or not? We all want to marvel at teams being able to change tyres in under 4 seconds!