16 August 2014

Question of the day #259 US Grand Prix

Narain Karthikeyan achieved his first points in F1 in 2005 United States Grand Prix when only 6 cars out of 20 completed the race. All of them completed the parade lap but retired before start of the race.
What was the reason?

3 comments:

  1. Only the teams using Bridgestone tyres competed, and drivers with Michelin tyres pulled out into the pits after the parade lap.

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  2. In 2005 rule was changed which forbade tyre changes during the race.It was the major cause of the teams using Michelin tyres, to retire before start of the race.

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  3. Answer: Only 3 teams (6 cars) using Bridgestone tyres completed the race, whereas 7 other teams using Michelin tyres retired due to tyre safety issues.
    Congratulations to Vijay & Suman Saurabh for correct answer!

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