Pit Crewman attending to the tyres on the Mercedes F1 W04, for the 75th Anniversary Demonstration of Post '66, Grand Prix at Silverstone
Tyre Warmers, wrap up the tires in the heating blankets, stack them up, plug them in and they're subjected to a constant heat until they are turned of by thermo regulating elements or by technician responsible for tires. All clear, you think. But just consider that each tire needs to be heated for a minimum of two hours, and that numerous types of tire must be heated and on hand. The warmer the tire, the more grip the driver has. Watch a re-start after the Safety Car has pulled into the pits and you'll see that for yourself. Rubber temperature also influences the pressure of the tire. Pressure is as important as grip. If the pressures are low, the car will sit lower down. That makes a softer ride, whereas higher pressures make a stiffer ride. The race engineers will often request a pressure adjustment during setup, along with a mechanical change. With so much importance placed on tire temperature, it is no surprise that technicians and the team constantly monitor the control box to make sure everything is going to plan.
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Location: Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TN
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
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