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28 Apr 2001, 13:56 (Ref:86224)
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Q. Mika, superb run there in the last moments. You managed to pull back, I think about 0.4 (seconds) there. Did you manage to get the maximum from the car today?
MH: I disconnected the traction control in the end, and that helped me a little bit. There were some problems and I had some under-steer, so it was good, but generally it was a big push. He nearly took pole without TC..what do u guys say bout this now ? |
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28 Apr 2001, 14:17 (Ref:86232)
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I hope not, I hope not, I hope not.
TC, IMHO, only helps the reckless, underdisciplined driver and punishes the superior one (the one who can develop a feel and "become one with the machine", to borrow a term from Rudolf Caracciola). I truly hope the race shows you can be faster without the blasted thing. |
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28 Apr 2001, 14:27 (Ref:86239)
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Traction control isn't needed. It's only been made legal because teams have been using it for ages.
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28 Apr 2001, 14:34 (Ref:86242)
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TC will surely help the drivers.Look out for teh race.I bet almost everyone will run their TC.They will especially need it for the start.But watch out for the drivers switching off their Tc's while racing.If the teams have learnt anything from today,they will give the driver the option of turning the Tc off whenever he wants from the cockpit.
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28 Apr 2001, 16:01 (Ref:86260)
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Agree with the lax. TC will make a difference re: tyre wear, throttle response (when you're fatigued, your right foot needs a break!) and in the wet. In QUALIFYING, I can see that being a bit more gung-ho would help. TC would stifle this ragged edge of performance. There's no way this driving style could be maintained in a RACE.
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28 Apr 2001, 16:31 (Ref:86266)
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 u guys didnt get me... I know it will help but i just wanted to post this cuz Mika did it without TC. INCREDIBLE |
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28 Apr 2001, 16:35 (Ref:86270)
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Traction control has an advantage with some drivers more than others - if you've seen the article in the new F1 Racing magazine, you'll know what I mean.
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28 Apr 2001, 17:11 (Ref:86286)
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I'd say, ban the thing (TC) or at least make them work harder to hide it. I'm afraid the removal of the ban will result in the overuse of the less sophisticated forms of TC. At least they should make their software guys work !!
About foot fatigue, well, somehow it doesn't break my heart if someone's ankle gets a little sore. Thant's why the driver should be totally fit. All in all TC benefits the lead-footed, unskilled guy with poorer physical conditioning. If this is not a step backward, what is !!??
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28 Apr 2001, 18:11 (Ref:86298)
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SOOO TC can be turned off ????
That will turn out to be a cliche : "How did manage to make the fast lap ?" "Well, I just turned off TC and let my skills do the work." 
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28 Apr 2001, 19:13 (Ref:86309)
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Maybe Hakkinen did use TC and that was just a ploy to worry Ferrari
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28 Apr 2001, 19:42 (Ref:86317)
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Maybe he did not turn it off Robert - but what then gave him the 0.4 sec advantage ???
Nice one Mika !! I hope the FIA see the error of their ways soon !! |
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28 Apr 2001, 22:04 (Ref:86374)
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That doesn't matter anymore !!!
That's what FIA wanted... it's legal, and ig it makes the difference or not doesn't matter to them. We'll see if with improvements the performances will change. |
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29 Apr 2001, 16:35 (Ref:86686)
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Jean Alesi on TC: "It's stupid and besmirches F1's reputation. We're meant to be the best drivers in the world. Traction Control on standard cars for your regular Tom, Dick or Harry. OK. But in F1, no...."
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