Changes for 2006?

Marbot · 8 Oct 2005, 13:48 (Ref:1427293)

Here is some good news.....maybe.http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=26161

Pingguest · 8 Oct 2005, 14:06 (Ref:1427305)

According to other websites the FIA has proposed really radical rules and that Stoddart didn't want to give comment to it, because he simply named it ridiculous.

Marbot · 8 Oct 2005, 14:09 (Ref:1427310)

The above meeting happened just a few hours ago!?

Kicking-back · 8 Oct 2005, 14:21 (Ref:1427322)

Indeed.

Only proposals at this stage - maybe will happen, maybe won't.

Although the fact Stoddart thinks its ridiculous should be of no concern

Marbot · 8 Oct 2005, 14:25 (Ref:1427327)

Yeah,having to start the season with a car built to the same regs as everyone else's....how ridiculous is that.

maltafan · 8 Oct 2005, 15:54 (Ref:1427376)

Yep, and now being the 2nd Red Bull team, is easier for them to get the V8 engine like other teams!

Marbot · 8 Oct 2005, 17:05 (Ref:1427419)

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Originally Posted by maltafan

Yep, and now being the 2nd Red Bull team, is easier for them to get the V8 engine like other teams!

True,but it will be difficult to get out of that Cosworth contract now.

Kicking-back · 8 Oct 2005, 17:07 (Ref:1427422)

Having now read the proposed 2006 changes in full, I'm fully supportive of the plans.

F1_KING · 8 Oct 2005, 17:11 (Ref:1427428)

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Originally Posted by Kicking-back

Having now read the proposed 2006 changes in full, I'm fully supportive of the plans.

im sure the FIA are very relieved to have your support on the proposed changes.

Marbot · 8 Oct 2005, 17:16 (Ref:1427432)

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Originally Posted by F1_KING

im sure the FIA are very relieved to have your support on the proposed changes.

Marbot · 8 Oct 2005, 17:17 (Ref:1427433)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

Having now read the proposed 2006 changes in full, I'm fully supportive of the plans.

Have you got a link K-b.

Sodemo · 8 Oct 2005, 17:25 (Ref:1427436)

What are these "radical changes" mentioned on Autosport.com?

Pingguest · 8 Oct 2005, 17:35 (Ref:1427443)

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Originally Posted by The Monster

What are these "radical changes" mentioned on Autosport.com?

A knock-out qualifying, return of tyre changes, a restricted number of personnel used in pitstops and a ban spare and third cars.

I don't like the knock-out qualifying. The first two parts will be done on low fuel. The knocked-out drivers may determ their fuel load for the race after qualifying. The last ten drivers will have 30 minutes drive, but on the fuel load for the race. This will make the drivers to do not more than one lap.

So, the new qualifying format will be very complex. And we will keep the "worthless" pole positions.

Kicking-back · 8 Oct 2005, 17:42 (Ref:1427446)

No it won't.

The drivers in the final 10 do have to do it on race fuel, yes, but they will get to refuel after the session to put the car back to the level of fuel it had before the session.

Therefore they will want to do more than one lap.

It won't be complex at all.

Marbot · 8 Oct 2005, 17:55 (Ref:1427452)

Apparently they'll be one guy changing all the tyres........no pressure there then.

Kicking-back · 8 Oct 2005, 18:03 (Ref:1427460)

No, it's one tyre changer per wheel, not per car!

JeremySmith · 8 Oct 2005, 18:06 (Ref:1427466)

Why can't they return to *one hour* twelve or even unlimited laps.. What seems to be the problem? The only condition that I would make is that the teams must use some of their laps in each quarter of the hour. Simple qualifying rules easy to follow. And leave the amount of people in the pit lane and working on the cars alone, they are going to be there anyway so it saves no money to limit the amount of mechanics..

Marbot · 8 Oct 2005, 18:10 (Ref:1427474)

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Originally Posted by Kicking-back

No, it's one tyre changer per wheel, not per car!

Now that is a shame!

I read this.

Kicking-back · 8 Oct 2005, 18:14 (Ref:1427479)

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Originally Posted by JeremySmith

Why can't they return to *one hour* twelve or even unlimited laps.. What seems to be the problem?

Been there, done that.

People said it wasn't exciting

Knowlesy · 8 Oct 2005, 18:17 (Ref:1427486)

Yes, that's right. About three people.

Pingguest · 8 Oct 2005, 18:19 (Ref:1427488)

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Originally Posted by Kicking-back

No it won't.

The drivers in the final 10 do have to do it on race fuel, yes, but they will get to refuel after the session to put the car back to the level of fuel it had before the session.

Therefore they will want to do more than one lap.

It won't be complex at all.

This wil make it even more farcial. Every lap they do more, will be faster than the previous one.

Kicking-back · 8 Oct 2005, 18:21 (Ref:1427492)

Well, make your mind up.

You were complaining that they'd only do 1 lap - now you're complaining they'll do too many.

Anyway - each lap they do more won't necessarily be faster - because there's a balance between fuel going down and tyres wearing.

Pingguest · 8 Oct 2005, 18:21 (Ref:1427493)

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Originally Posted by Kicking-back

Been there, done that.

People said it wasn't exciting

Drivers decided to stay in the pits. They didn't want to waste laps and tyres. Just give the drivers a 60 minutes qualifying session without limits to laps, engines and tyres.

Pingguest · 8 Oct 2005, 18:24 (Ref:1427499)

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Originally Posted by Kicking-back

Well, make your mind up.

You were complaining that they'd only do 1 lap - now you're complaining they'll do too many.

I'm not complaining about that. I'm complaining about the farcial rules. Why doesn't the FIA keep it simple.

Pingguest · 8 Oct 2005, 18:41 (Ref:1427519)

A ban on the spare car doens't make sense eighter. If a driver crashes hard during Friday, it could be the end of his race weekend already. What if something like that happens with one of the two title candidates in the last race weekend?

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