News Details
F1 and PIRELLI: How it changed, compares 2014 F1 with 2013
Pirelli’s motorsport director reports that changes to its Formula One tyres, particularly the soft tyre, led to increased possibilities for different race strategies in the 2014 F1 season. This year’s tyres, Paul Hembery explains, were a departure from those supplied to teams between 2011 and 2013: “After three years of making tyres that feature deliberate degradation, in accordance with our brief, this year’s revolutionary new rules with turbocharging and increased torque prompted the need for more consistent and predictable tyres, leading to the same average number of pit stops per race (2 or 3).” The average total pit stops seen in a race during the 2014 season was 44, seven...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Now chief designer Tombazis to depart Ferrari
The next high-profile departure at Ferrari will be chief designer Nikolas...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Todt eyes ‘one or more’ new teams if costs cut
Jean Todt has revealed his ambition to welcome ‘one or more' new...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Mercedes ‘surprised’ by F1 2014 dominance
Mercedes was 'surprised' when it realised the level of its dominance at...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Hamilton officially presented 2014 drivers’ title...
F1 champ Lewis Hamilton was presented with the 2014 drivers' championship...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Johann Zarco admits his Thai MotoGP race was...
LCR Honda rider Johann Zarco admitted his Thai MotoGP race was...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
KTM: Stefan Pierer resigns from board of directors
Stefan Pierer has stepped down from his role on the KTM board and has...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fabio Quartararo: ‘Grip problems' cause for...
Fabio Quartararo explained that "grip problems" were the cause...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Where Yamaha and Honda stack up at the start of 2025...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar’s FOX network debut increased viewership by...
FOX Sports has released viewership numbers for the opening round of the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar St. Petersburg – Race Results
The first race of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season took place on Sunday...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The winners and losers of 2025’s IndyCar season...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Radio troubles hindered Scott Dixon’s strategy in...
Scott Dixon finished in second place for the opening round of IndyCar’s...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC drivers follow F1 in statement to FIA president
World Rally Championship drivers have penned a strongly-worded statement...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC drivers call on FIA president for “urgent...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'There was some interest' – Expert confirms...
As Arsenal prepare for a crucial summer transfer window, bolstering their...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal transfer news update: Barcelona see striker as...
Mikel Arteta may face competition in the summer from Barcelona for a...
3h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Revealed: Arsenal expert names the striker Mikel...
As Arsenal navigate the final stretch of the season, aiming for Champions...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal receive Joshua Kimmich transfer green light as...
Ex-Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere explains why the Gunners signing...
7h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Comments
Hottest News
Who has the fastest car? Ted's post-testing F1 pecking order
Following pre-season testing in Bahrain, Sky... Read More »
5h ago from SkySports.com
Mercedes reveal new livery for 2025 season
Mercedes have unveiled another new livery for the... Read More »
10h ago from GPFans.com
Daniel Ricciardo verdict issued as F1 departure takes legal...
Daniel Ricciardo has been issued a comprehensive... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
