Soft tires in Monaco

Pretty much reiterates what I stated about the supersofts, although I don't see teams going a full tens laps on them. They will see massive drop-off after 6 laps.

 

Yup. Ain't no way.

 

Does anyone know what the pit delta is at Monaco? How much time do they lose in the pits?

 

Oh jeez. Great question. Can't imagine it being that far off the 21-22 mark most tracks have though.

 

It can vary and Monaco has it's quirks.

 

Indeed.

I *think* it may be alarmingly short - They come off between Rascasse and Anthony Noghes (a 1st gear corner) and re-enter about half way along the start straight - The pit road is pretty short......

I'm still hoping Hembery knows something we don't and a few of 'em at least will do 2 stoppers though.

Cheers,
Ian

 

Just wondering: What would happen if the mounted tires were to be (say) baked in their thermal blankets for 24 hours in order to do a few heat cycles and harden up the rubber. Might they go 12-13 laps instead and gain an advantage (one less stop)?

 

Good question, but I would think the rubber in question is mainly of synthetic content meaning heat cycling is not going to do all that much in terms of durability.

 

Pirelli has overestimates the durability of every compound released to date by 100% or more...

Is it possible these things last only 4 laps?

figure 4 stops for the majority of the field,... they may need snow plows to clear the marbles after the race!

 

i love it. 3-4 pit stops race make for some great action

 

This is going to be reeeeal interesting.

 

Remember practice is tomorrow not the usual Friday.

 

no. it's today

 

Try and do some folks a favor

 

I am amazed these tires are doing so well in Monaco. Pirelli must have changed the formula or something.....