Tire pressure adjustment

[DaveKillens]

During the Chinese GP the TV showed a very cool device the Ferrari mechanics were using during the pit stops. By it's size and shape it was obviously a pressure cylinder with an electronic control unit, and an air valve on it. THe TV commentator stated that it was developed for last year's one tire set per race rule. The mechanics programmed each one individually, and when the car came in to pit without changing the tires, all the mechanic had to do was press the air valve against the wheel valve to adjust the pressure, up or down.
Real nice, real simple to use. Just program in the pressure desired, and when activated, it will add or vent pressure to the tire as required. It probably took about three seconds to use, nice and simple to use.

[joseff]

I thought all teams had them last year... James Allen mentioned it a couple of times.

[mini696]

Yes all teams have them, some are in a backpack.

[tomislavp4]

Have you seen the presure controllers in the Dakar Rally? They can adjust the presure without going to the tire. All they need to do is press a button inside the car, and the pressure will raise or fall. Why they don´t use it in f1?

[Steven]

Have you seen the presure controllers in the Dakar Rally? They can adjust the presure without going to the tire. All they need to do is press a button inside the car, and the pressure will raise or fall. Why they don´t use it in f1?

That's an easy one: the regulations do not allow it

[tomislavp4]

That´s a pity!