Rain delays in Singapore and Japan have re-ignited the debate about F1's capability to run in the wet. We delve into the factors behind its wet weather problem.
There seems little doubt that some of F1’s previous great wet weather drives – think Ayrton Senna at Portugal in 1985, Michael Schumacher at Barcelona in 1996 and Damon Hill at Suzuka in 1994 – would not have happened these days because the races would never have been allowed to start.
Safety advances have been hugely welcome in F1, and it would make no sense to spend so much effort in making cars safe to then have a completely lackadaisical attitude to letting drivers out in the worst of the rain. Changes in society also have their role in making rain delays a big deal too; for he thinks that decades ago fans would have thought nothing of waiting for a few hours. Nowadays attitudes are different.
As Wurz explains: “Tyre manufacturers are not allowed any more to use the same chemicals, softeners, and very special oils, which made the tyres very unique in the period of tyre war development in the 1990’s and 2000’s. The answer is not then simply designing a tyre to be even more effective in cutting through the water.
And, for 2022, one critical factor that is playing its part in the wet is the switch to ground effect cars.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Trek releases lightweight Domane+ SLR and Domane+ AL electric road bikesCheck out the brand new TrekBikes Domane+ SLR and Domane+ AL electric road bikes, weighing as little as 11.75kg and accommodating tyres up to 40mm wide. Plus, they really don't look like e-bikes cycling
Læs mere »
Ravemen TR500 USB Rechargeable Rear LightReview: Super-bright light with brake-light function cycling ravemenofficial
Læs mere »
53 nail designs to switch up your mani, from dreamy nail art to stunning shadesThe coolest designs for maximalists or minimalists.
Læs mere »
Animal print nails are this season's sexiest maniHere's 13 designs to try…💅
Læs mere »
Nerve cells in a dish can learn to play PongThat may help design better information-processing techniques
Læs mere »
“I’m convinced my hair texture is changing and I don’t understand why – help”A consultant trichologist explains how ageing and genetics, as well as chemical and heat damage, can impact hair.
Læs mere »