Juzh wrote:zac510 wrote:Is that even possible in a rubber compound? On a sliding racing car we're talking about loads of friction and other forces which make heat. So heating the tyre in some way is practically unavoidable. And all rubber degrades from thermal temperature, it's just the property of rubber. How can you have a chemical compound like rubber not be affected by heat, especially such localised heat on the surface of a tyre?
Bridgestone made it work pretty well.
This. But that is danger being single tire manufacturer. Of course its hard for us outsiders to judge.
From Pirelli side its also reasonable. You had no testing, specially when it rains drivers ate icecream and waits for better days. But then up to them to force FIA and draw line when it is enough. Even for PR imaging i don't thinks they improve their image during this episode in F1.
Its easy apply some quick min/max pressure rules and make shortcuts. In long-run that doesn't work. Make it happen or leave. Cruel to Pirelli, beacuse i m not tire expert. Between lines some problematic points with wets and overheating tires Pirelli before 2017 admit it.
But hey, somewhat at least they don't run away from problem and they embrace the 2017 challenge. So its up to them to make this work finally. My dreams is pushing for 20 laps as mad dog and then pit before you loose juice of tire and still had interesting 2-3 stop strategy vs. track battles with insane power&downforce.
"And if you no longer go for a gap that exists, you're no longer a racing driver..." Ayrton Senna