News Details
Allison attributes win to confidence in tyre usage
Celebrating their victory in Malaysia, Chief Designer James Allison told press that practice gave Ferrari the confidence in their tyres that allowed their race winning two stop strategy. With such high temperatures (60 degrees) causing higher tyre wear than usual, most teams had to contend with three stops on the abrasive tarmac, and the early safety car caused other teams to change strategy. However, Ferrari had the confidence not to pit and to ‘run deep' into the race. Combined with great race pace, the Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel was able to match and outpace the Mercedes drivers over the remainder of the race and Kimi Raikkonen forced his way up the grid to a fourth position...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from FormulaSpy.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Pirelli report from day one at Sepang
The highest temperature seen on track last year was 57 degrees centigrade...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Pirelli worried as heat rising rapidly in Sepang
Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli are predicting a possible three-stop...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Pirelli hoping for more stops in Sepang heat
Formula One tyre supplier Pirelli are predicting a possible three-stop...
10y ago from SuperSport.com
Rosberg concerned by tyre wear
Nico Rosberg admits he is concerned about the high levels of tyre...
10y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Franco Morbidelli injures collarbone, undergoes...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Pecco Bagnaia: ‘I don’t remember ever being this...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Crash rules Maverick Vinales out of next two MotoGP...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez snatches sprint glory...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Newgarden, Palou each take pole for IndyCar’s Iowa...
Iowa Speedway was the setting for IndyCar’s busy qualifying session on...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Josef Newgarden and Alex Palou polesitters after...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Iowa– Qualifying Results
IndyCar took to Iowa Speedway Saturday afternoon for an incredibly...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
‘Progression’ name of the game as Kyffin Simpson...
Kyffin Simpson is competing in his sophomore year in the NTT IndyCar...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WEC São Paulo: Cadillac penalty shakes up starting...
No description available...
45m ago from Motorsport.com
Shane van Gisbergen “shaking” after NASCAR Cup...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
WEC São Paulo: Cadillac scores 1-2 qualifying lockout...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Josef Newgarden and Alex Palou polesitters after...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal target Gyokeres to face disciplinary action at...
Sporting president Frederico Varandas has confirmed that striker Viktor...
3h ago from SkySports.com
Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos not...
Real Madrid are looking to add more quality to Xabi Alonso's roster before...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Journalist claims Man United could outbid Arsenal in...
Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres continues to be linked with a move...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Viktor Gyökeres fails to report for Sporting training...
t;li>Striker was told to return for pre-season by 5pm SaturdaySporting...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton exit warning issued as Ferrari fears divulged
Ferrari have been warned that they risk losing F1... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Unseen footage shows McLaren damage after WILD British GP...
McLaren F1 team have been left left red-faced... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Christian Horner singles out one Red Bull driver as axed F1...
Red Bull's former F1 boss Christian Horner has... Read More »
12h ago from GPFans.com
