Formula One - 2010

[AintNoSin]

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

1. Why are they forced to use both compounds? Is it a way to force the teams to create/employ a "strategy"?

Exactly. When they lost Michelin as a second tire supplier, there was no competition any more. The two compound rule was created to force the teams to do something related to tires during the race. Usually only one of the compounds is well-suited to the track so the teams have to decide when they are going to switch to the inferior compound (usually the softer one, which doesn't last very long).

2. Is there a Maximum allowed fuel load?

No. Too much fuel will makes the car too heavy and slow it down, so the teams only want enough in the take to finish the race and no more.

3. Why is Kimi sitting out?

Despite losing his seat to Alonso, he is still under contract to Ferrari. He can't find another team to buy him out (at least not a good team that can actually win) so he's going to spend 2010 driving rally cars instead. He may be back next year.