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I agree, and think that the tires this year have had a much more significant difference in car speeds as compared to KERS or DRS. At Turkey it appears that many if not most passes in the DRS zone were essentially a "done deal" before the DRS zone started. Though KERS and DRS contributed to the pass, it looked as if at least a few cases the passing car really didn't need either of the systems.Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/91556
the DRS will have two zones from Canada onwards. In montreal, this will be on the long straight after the hairpin and the start/finish straight. Unfortunatly, there is only one detection zone still, meaning that if the pass doesn't come off in the first zone, the follower will have another chance. But this means if the overtake is done in the first zone, they will be able to pull away in zone 2. This could have been really good if they had a second detection zone letting the driver who had possibly just been overtaken fight back, producing some great battling hopefully through turns 1 and 2 in Montreal whilst also being fair on both drivers.
Such a shame.
Just goes to show that the FIA do not thoroughly think about these changes before applying them.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltimateDanGTR
Yeah I agree. An opportunity missed there I feel.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltimateDanGTR
Plus, if they are going to start creating multiple passing spots per lap I would also advocate a move towards push to pass. Anyone can open the flap at these places regardless of the situation, but only for a limited time per race. IMO it would add another layer of skill to a system I already enjoy.
Even I have to admit that 2 zones and only one detection zone is stupid.
Lots of stops, busy pit exit, a narrow straight and a DRS zone - its going to be an interesting mix in Spain.
can't argue with that.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
That is a really stupid situation, why have they studied this and come to a decision to allow two DRS zones in Canada, but at the same time not thought it through enough to think it might be a good idea to have a second detection zone, a waste of a bit of common sense.
Typical FIA rule makers and fiddlers.
Looks like the zone isn't long enough in Spain!
All the overtaking so far is because of the tyres.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark