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**Bonioners** · 10-20-2009, 05:49 PM

One of the main arguments for refuelling is that it promotes overtaking. Never mind that the overtaking doesn't take place on track because at least it means a change in the order.

Never quite understood that one myself, particularly as it was promoted by a governing body which has safety near the top of its agenda and, as we saw on Sunday, fuel stops are a real danger.

Assuming that we have enjoyed pit lane passing there is a concern that without fuel stops the races may become more processional. The cars will start on the same fuel load so isn't it logical to assume the grid order will determine the race result?

I guess time will tell, but I'm looking forward to seeing how each driver/car combination manage their tyres and fuel load as it lightens. I think there will be more emphasis on the driver and IMHO that's a good thing.

10-20-2009, 05:49 PM	#4
Bonioners Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	One of the main arguments *for* refuelling is that it promotes overtaking. Never mind that the overtaking doesn't take place on track because at least it means a change in the order. Never quite understood that one myself, particularly as it was promoted by a governing body which has safety near the top of its agenda and, as we saw on Sunday, fuel stops are a real danger. Assuming that we have enjoyed pit lane passing there is a concern that without fuel stops the races may become more processional. The cars will start on the same fuel load so isn't it logical to assume the grid order will determine the race result? I guess time will tell, but I'm looking forward to seeing how each driver/car combination manage their tyres and fuel load as it lightens. I think there will be more emphasis on the driver and IMHO that's a good thing.
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