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F1 in Hungary: Strategy and fast tire changes make all the difference

(arstechnica.com)
44 points PaulHoule | 8 comments | 28 Aug 25 23:37 UTC | HN request time: 0.206s | source | bottom
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nkurz ◴[28 Aug 25 23:47 UTC] No.45058314[source]▶
> Leclerc was able to keep in front of Piastri at his second stop as well, and both drivers were stationary for just two seconds as their crews swarmed over the cars. But that single stop of Norris' was even faster at 1.9 seconds, and while he was driving slower than his teammate, he held track position at the front and was driving flawlessly.

Wow, I know nothing about F1 racing, but that is a fast tire change. Here's how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE5FGSEQc8Q. Three people on each tire, one single bolt. Full stop over the jack, unbolt, old tire off, new tire on, rebolt, drop and go.

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amelius ◴[01 Sep 25 22:53 UTC] No.45097328[source]▶
On the other hand ... why isn't this fully automated yet?
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1. scrlk ◴[01 Sep 25 23:44 UTC] No.45097629[source]▶
Yeah, I don't see the point of having drivers either.

Given that F1 cars just need to drive around a circuit in good weather conditions, teams could just install a comma 3X self driving system and replace an expensive driver for $1k.

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2. rzzzt ◴[02 Sep 25 00:01 UTC] No.45097720[source]▶
Perhaps two well-placed grooves in the track could aid with steering with side rails providing DC power?
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3. rascul ◴[02 Sep 25 00:18 UTC] No.45097815[source]▶
> Given that F1 cars just need to drive around a circuit in good weather conditions

That wasn't the case until recently.

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4. mrexroad ◴[02 Sep 25 00:26 UTC] No.45097874[source]▶
Life sized self-driving slot car race—could be interesting as its own thing.
5. scrlk ◴[02 Sep 25 00:42 UTC] No.45097955[source]▶
It's a real shame that F1 has become so conservative about wet races. I'd love to see something like the Massa/Kubica battle at Fuji in 2007 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnxUu36-uYw) happen today.
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6. 42lux ◴[02 Sep 25 00:44 UTC] No.45097965[source]▶
There is an AI powered autonomous racing series...

https://youtu.be/feTxamTHQAA?si=SVlFGU1b8ZaLZsw_

7. rascul ◴[02 Sep 25 01:06 UTC] No.45098069{3}[source]▶
F1 racing used to be so much better.
8. amelius ◴[02 Sep 25 15:53 UTC] No.45104742[source]▶
Simulate the entire thing. Output a number saying which car won.