GP2: Pit Stop Strategy

Hi, I was running a 100% race distance at Monza just now. I am currently in lap 33 of 53 laps and lying in number 4 after some race leaders have pitted in semi-pro level. Got to sleep now and continue tomorrow morning(it is 4:15p.m. now). I noticed that those AI cars are using 1-stop strategy but I am using 2-stop strategy. So I got no chance to chase them. I have pitted on lap 18 and will pit again on lap 36. I spunned out 3 times at those chicanes. Do most AI drivers use 1-stop or 2-stop pit strategy? I also noticed that 10 laps and 20 laps of fuel have no difference in lap times. However, I can feel that my tire is wearing out after 14 laps, 4 laps before my schedule pit stop. How to safe those *** so that I can use 1-stop strategy? Richard

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> Hi, > I was running a 100% race distance at Monza just now. I am currently in > lap 33 of 53 laps and lying in number 4 after some race leaders have > pitted in semi-pro level. Got to sleep now and continue tomorrow > morning(it is 4:15p.m. now). I noticed that those AI cars are using > 1-stop strategy but I am using 2-stop strategy. So I got no chance to > chase them. I have pitted on lap 18 and will pit again on lap 36. I > spunned out 3 times at those chicanes. Do most AI drivers use 1-stop or > 2-stop pit strategy?

I have driven about 10 full races at Monza and I also noticed that all the top-drivers are on a 1-stop strategy (also semi-pro level). Try not to brake hard before corners. It will save ***. BTW, I was able to win Monza three times on a 2-stop strategy. -- Erik homepage: [link lost in import] -------- "Try to keep some faith in the goodness of humanity" (Neil Peart, 1995)

: I have driven about 10 full races at Monza and I also noticed that all the : top-drivers are on a 1-stop strategy (also semi-pro level). : Hummm... I usually run Monza with a 1-pit stop strategy. Coultard, Hill, and Schumacher almost always do a 2-stopper. The Ferraris usually opt for a 1 stopper. Could this be tied with the human's pit stop strategy? -- **************************** Michael E. Carver ************************* Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<[ /./. [- < ]>=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

: : I have driven about 10 full races at Monza and I also noticed that all the : : top-drivers are on a 1-stop strategy (also semi-pro level). : : : Hummm... I usually run Monza with a 1-pit stop strategy. Coultard, : Hill, and Schumacher almost always do a 2-stopper. The Ferraris usually : opt for a 1 stopper. Could this be tied with the human's pit stop : strategy? Let me revise this. It would appear that the AI make their pit-stop strategy based on the spread between qualifying times. If I really out-qualify the guys, they seem to go for a 2 pit stop strategy. However if the gaps are close they opt for 1 pit stop. (this is at Monza & at Semi-Pro level) -- **************************** Michael E. Carver ************************* Upside out, or inside down...False alarm the only game in town. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=<[ /./. [- < ]>=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

Once you select stetegy its too late I'm afraid. The easiest way to save tires is to soften your suspension and brake earlier. Try running 30% races as tests for your race setups, Hope this helps, ->->Mark Mann->->->->http://www.netrunner.net/~markmann ************************************** F1GP2 Racing League http://home.cwnet.com/randallc/gp2setup/index.html **************************************

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>Subject: Re: GP2: Pit Stop Strategy >Date: 29 Aug 1996 22:56:25 GMT >: I have driven about 10 full races at Monza and I also noticed that all the >: top-drivers are on a 1-stop strategy (also semi-pro level). >: >Hummm... I usually run Monza with a 1-pit stop strategy. Coultard, >Hill, and Schumacher almost always do a 2-stopper. The Ferraris usually >opt for a 1 stopper. Could this be tied with the human's pit stop >strategy?

No. It has to do with the teams. I wish they had opted to add a little more to the game. I would love to say, move Schumacher to the Ligier's and see how he does. But what's in a name? I edited his name to the Ligiers and he promptly failed to qualify for 5 races in a row. I would love to move drivers to different cars and then run a 'what -if'. Gee...I wonder if I can do this in a sim? Ashraf --- DISCLAIMER: My comments are my own and not necessarily those of my employer OR my service provider. ************************************************************************** Ashraf Ghebranious "If it takes only one person to suppress your religion, then it cant be much of a religion then can it?" - me To find out more about the cult that is Scientology, subscribe to ALT.RELIGION.SCIENTOLOGY. Dont get me wrong, these people are dangerous! "Jesus woman! I dont give a ***!" Rhett Butler, slightly paraphrased **************************************************************************