News Details
TECH DRAFT: Slowing pitstops so wheels don't fly
I will never forget that sinking feeling in my stomach on September 22, 1991 in the Estoril pit lane as I watched Nigel Mansell’s right rear wheel detach from the FW14 right in front of me. The wheel bounced straight towards the Tyrrell team who were readily waiting for one of their cars to come in. Luckily the wheelman that was bowled over was not seriously injured. Ever since the 2021 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix a month ago, there has been greater media scrutiny on pitstops during races due to the FIA introducing a new technical directive aimed at slowing down the stops on safety grounds. Earlier this season, during the flexible wing affair and whilst Red Bull were seemingly gaining...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Tech Draft: Russian Grand Prix Notebook
This weekend’s 2021 Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom was a two...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Tech Draft: F1 PU elements should not decide the title
The 2021 Formula 1 season is now over two thirds complete, and with the...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Tech Draft: Sochi Friday notebook
You could be forgiven for finding the on-track action during Friday’s...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Tech Draft: Whitmarsh an important asset for Aston...
This week’s announcement by Lawrence Stroll of the appointment of...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ducati announces Marc Marquez contract extension...
No description available...
52m ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez renews with Ducati through 2028 MotoGP...
Marc Marquez has agreed to a two-year contract extension to remain with...
42m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP bans front holeshot devices immediately, tweaks...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Pirelli's test in Brno ends with Aprilia on top and...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
HRC US boss apologizes to Armstrong for “failure”...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
How Christian Lundgaard went from zero to hero at Road...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
David Malukas upbeat despite another near miss for...
On Sunday’s IndyCar race from Road America, David Malukas crossed the...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power and Graham Rahal at odds over last lap...
On the final lap of Sunday’s IndyCar event from Road America, veterans...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Vital step made towards USA return on 2027 WRC calendar
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA president sets timeline to announce new WRC...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera ready to resume motorsport career...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Odegaard assists, Messi breaks the record, Rogers and...
Morning all. Let's start with the Arsenal interest in yesterday's games,...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal and Chelsea hit with huge £100m-plus transfer...
Aston Villa have made it clear that they do not want to sell Morgan Rogers...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal face Real Madrid problem in race for 70m...
Arsenal’s pursuit of Ayyoub Bouaddi has taken a worrying twist, with...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal make Villa’s Morgan Rogers their No 1 target...
t;li>Champions expected to make an approach for forwardFee could be...
11h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
The secret Lewis Hamilton trick which triggered Ferrari...
A secret hack being used by Lewis Hamilton at... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
F1 fans go wild over Lewis Hamilton new look for Silverstone
F1 fans on social media are going wild over... Read More »
32m ago from GPFans.com
Liam Lawson reflects on his two disastrous Red Bull races:...
Liam Lawson has revealed that his brief stint... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
