2013 Belgian GP - Spa

[Ozan]

Are teams obliged to follow those?

yes, after recent delaminations and new tyre construction, teams must follow what pirelli says max.

[turbof1]

That looks ok. It is only a a small strip on a straight; the loss of grip isn't such a big deal there.

If anything it gives the tires something to really dig into in the start,

I think it will give a bit trickier start due less contact with the road. That is less a concern at higher speeds when the tyres are litterally squeezed inside those gaps by the sheer amount of downforce. But at the start definitely more chance for wheel spin. Unless of course when the start is in wet condition.

Are teams obliged to follow those?

yes, after recent delaminations and new tyre construction, teams must follow what pirelli says max.

Ok thanks. Wasn't completely sure about it.

[waynes]

stupid question from the floor about being ready to have kids has descended into hilarious exchanges between the drivers

[gray41]

A couple of jibes on Vettels new hair in the presser.

[turbof1]

Oh dear, why did raikkonen had to miss this one . Hopes someone throw the press conference on youtube soon!

[Kiril Varbanov]

Oh dear, why did raikkonen had to miss this one . Hopes someone throw the press conference on youtube soon!

Well, some think that he hasn't been paid, and therefore refused to show today, though the questions are unavoidable, as the has scheduled press talks tomorrow.
Lotus team has taken the funny lane:

[turbof1]

Just to give a clear image how "big" those grooves really are:


It isn't all too note worthy.

[Juzh]

driver's press conference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn00ujLuaMQ

[Traction]

driver's press conference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qn00ujLuaMQ

Damn funny..thanks

[stefan_]

Seems like it rained overnight and the track is damp at the moment.

[dave34m]

Does anyone know of a webcam at the circuit, II tried to google it but not getting anywhere really, seems like there should be a web cam there

[Racer X]

The Force Indias are realy dialed in right now. McLaren back in form'?

[majki2111]

The Force Indias are realy dialed in right now. McLaren back in form'?

We should wait for P2 to get more of relistic data about form.

[ROBERTKO]

Any Predictions top 10?

[godlameroso]

The usual players will be out front, hopefully I was wrong about the weather, but if it stays like this we won't know. Wet track any of the top 8 teams could come out ahead.