News from Formula 1: Formula 1 is ready to abolish the Q2 tire rule. This was the rule stating that those who made it to the final part of the qualifying race must continue on the tire they ran in Q2.
However, the top 10 of the grid are now exempt from this restriction. You have the freedom to decide which bikes you want to start on.
In 2014, Formula 1 introduced regulations. It was the constraint that any car that would qualify for Q3 will have the same tire that the racer put on in his fastest time in Q2.
There was a single exception for the cars that had to start the sprint from the pit lane.
This was only necessary for the cars when using ‘dry weather’ tires to set the fastest time in Q2. And if “dry weather” connections were operated at the beginning of the sprint.
This should give an advantage to those who started below the top ten.
And although it served the purpose to a certain extent. At the sharp end of the grid, however, it had little impact. And the podium results to be precise.
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This led to discussions about scrapping the rule last year. And allows the entire field to choose freely from the start of the next campaign.
According to a report from Motorsport.com, this idea has now been approved.
Various topics were discussed in the Strategy Advisory Board. In their last meeting, they discussed and approved a significant regulatory change.
According to the report, the top 10 on the grid no longer need to start on the same tires they ran on in Q2.
It said squads would have the freedom to “choose” the most appropriate connection to start with.
The report also explained that this rule will now be added to the “new sporting regulations” that will be enforced from the start of the 2022 campaign.
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This will prove to be good news for the Mclaren squad. Because last year, team boss Andreas Seidl made a statement in which he was not so enthusiastic about the Q2 regulation.
During the discussions one always tried to get through with this rule. Because from a “sporting point of view” it was the right thing to do in her opinion.
Incidentally, Formula 1 Managing Director Ross Brawn also agreed with this view.
The former Ferrari and Mercedes man said that unfortunately one aspect of the Q2 race tire is that it offers even more benefits to those who are already fast. This is because they can conveniently choose the tire they prefer for the Q2.
He argued that it has exactly the opposite effect. He said he doesn’t think elimination is a “big issue”.
Furthermore, he said that they certainly look forward to finding out its effectiveness in the future. Only then will they see if the Q2 tire is still something better or worse for the sprint.
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