Pit StrategiesF1 2010-2016

[Tom.]

I always seem to pick up a puncture towards the end of a long prime stint on the recommended strategy, when it gets past 20 or so laps I'm on the edge waiting to hear it burst. For example at Catalunya on 100% today I was in 1st with 5 laps to go and a 17 second lead, but my 21 lap old tires burst and I had to settle for 5th.

Does anybody have any tips for strategy? 2 or 3 stops? Which tires on which stint? Post what works for you.

 

[gorsad]

I always go with the recommended pit strategy. If you have a big lead I'd suggest slowing down so that the tires are under less strain.

 

[Mr. S]

The AI is often suggesting to pick up option tyres early on - I wouldn't do that and instead use the option tyres later on, once your car is lighter and thus faster.

 

[Tom.]

The AI is often suggesting to pick up option tyres early on - I wouldn't do that and instead use the option tyres later on, once your car is lighter and thus faster.

So option, prime, option; will that last race distance? I should point out i'm not too good at conserving my tires, I tend to lose a lot of time in the process.

 

[BlacqueJacques]

Yes, your settings may be chewing up your tyres faster

 

[Tom.]

Yes, your settings may be chewing up your tyres faster

I'm using Mr S's French Raceworks set-ups currently, are they meant for quali? If so I'm clearly doing it wrong.

 

[gorsad]

They're meant for both, but do strain the tires a bit more.

 

[Mr. S]

They're meant to get the most out of the car but you'll have to be careful during the first lap and, of course, the last laps, too.