All Posts Tagged With: "Tyre Blankets"
Tyre Warmers Stay For 2009
June 27th, 2008 • Oliver White • 0 Comments
The FIA World Council has decided to scrap plans that would have seen the end of tyres being pre-heated in blankets before being sent out on the cars. There has been a lot of talk recently about the rules and regulations for next season – both technical and sporting – and the FIA have been [...]
Slick Tyres + Reduced Downforce – Tyre Blankets = Trouble?
April 16th, 2008 • Oliver White • 8 Comments
The last time slick tyres were raced in Formula One was that infamous European Grand Prix in 1997. It will be remembered more for incident involving Michael Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve than anything else, but the race is etched in my mind as the day smooth rubber left the sport. The reason for the change [...]
