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Originally Posted by Mia 01
You saved me, thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by aki13
Given that the FIA are apparently evaluating DRS as the season goes on why not scrap it for one race to see what effect that has? I suppose the answer to that is that the rear wings have been designed with DRS in mind, but the general opinion seems to be that the tyres have had a far, far greater impact on overtaking than anything else.
DRS is a gimmick. It hinders racing. It's not needed. Scrap it.
Properly executed I think it helps racing, but sadly the FIA don't seem to be up for that...Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
Agreed it's a crappy knee jerk solution that should have never made it's way into F1 in this guise. Either it's free for all to use or it isn't allowed at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
That's actually a very good idea (always the tone of surprise!).Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
How can you say that? At some races overtaking has been impossible even when you have a car advantage of nearly 2 seconds a lap.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
I agree, its not needed at every race, but to say its not needed at all is largely inaccurate.
Then lets say it again. It is not needed!Quote:
Originally Posted by raphael_2
I'd be all for not using DRS for a couple of races just to see the result that tires alone have had on racing.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArrowsFA1
As for DRS hindering racing, I can't really agree. Just as with KERS, the tire changes, and the fact that the cars are not spec cars every inequality can be said to hinder racing. We had KERS and the F-Duct and nobody claimed they hindered racing. I understand the point that DRS is only used by the car following closely enough at the detection point and personally think DRS should be allowed as an "at will" system.
Done as an "at will" system many tracks would likely allow setups that take advantage of the two different wing profiles.
Case in point was Vettel today, setting a fast lap during qualification.
How do we know?Quote:
Originally Posted by raphael_2
I'm convinced that the tyres are the major factor, not DRS or KERS, but there's no way of knowing for sure. Remove DRS from the equation for a race and we may have a better idea of what contribution it is making.
The thing with DRS for me is that it handicaps the driver being overtaken simply because he has nothing to defend the pass. Also, I don't like the fact that the FIA dictate where and when it can be used. KERS is not limited as much, but it too is limited and not only by affordability, whereas the tyres are the same for everyone. Yes, they have been designed to a template set by the FIA, but come raceday it's up to the teams & drivers to manage the tyres as best they can.