I'm kind of conflicted. I don't like the idea of "designed to fail" tires, but on the other hand, it is nice to see teams swap tires not just because they're obliged to at some point by the rules. Really what I would like to see is slightly wider cars, wider rear tires, fewer restrictions on body design (just keep it safe), and a more open formula overall. Put spending caps in place so that garagistas can get a chance and have a single unified testing facility that all the teams can use under FIA scrutiny. Put more of the prize money into the hands of all the teams and out of FOM. Also, fewer of the cookie-cutter courses, lower ticket prices, and a more open broadcast option and internet streaming.
I like this idea and don't think it should be any sort of a budgetary issue for Pirelli, despite Hembery's complaints, as long as they make the teams decide what they want for each race a month or so in advance...or however long Pirelli's lead time is. You make an official choice in advance and then you're stuck with your choice. They should also let the teams make their selections in secret so no team can just feed off the strategy of others. Pirelli wants 'safe' solutions after surprise F1 tyre rules revamp (autosport.com)
Looks like I (and my source for that photo) may have been wrong. Those may have been two different injured people. Either way, good on Grosjean for offering to buy the beer. :beer Beers for Lotus crew bruised in Spanish GP pitstop (GrandPrix24.com)
No real news here, but sounds like they're approaching with realism. Gene Haas has 'no regrets' over setting up American Formula 1 team (autosport.com)
I recommend skipping the first 20 seconds (to avoid the Justin @@@hole sightings) but the rest is not bad. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OskXyZyZ2g"]FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2014 - YouTube[/ame]
I just read that the "rules" teams approved a wider choice of compounds for next year. Could that mean that all 4 compounds are brought to the track and the teams have to use at least 2. That could make it interesting.
Would you like to take a survey? It's supposedly from the F1 drivers, looking for feedback to use to help improve F1. FONE - F1 Racing /Autosport Fan Survey 2015
It's a shame the only 'essay' question is meant to be about only the tech and sporting regs. I get it, it's probably all they can hope to have any real effect on, but I'd rather have the chance to suggest important changes outside the regs. Oh well, still worth a shot, and if you stick to the regs it's at least much more focused commenting rather than a free-for-all.
I know the essay was only about the tech regs, but I put in my opinion about getting it streamed on the internet anyway. At least they asked if Bernie should stay. I feel that'll be a fun result for him to read.
So, Monaco, here we go. Jenson Button said it's so difficult to overtake that "Saturday is probably more important than Sunday." Given the sort of controversial events we see sometimes during Monaco qualifying (and, as far as I recall, only at Monaco) I'd say he's not alone in this opinion.