I think they shouldnt have changed that rule in the first place and btw fuel stops are so boring to watch. Another thing; if they were making tyre stops last year Raikonen would have most certainly won Nurburgring.
I love tire changes in racing. I think it adds a whole strategic element to the race. It does though however give the driver a second chance in the race to make up for mistakes like flatspots (ie. Raikonnen, Euro GP 2005).
I certainly approve this rule; it improves the cars' performance and makes the race more interesting!
And with the slower V8 engines making its debut this season, not changing the tyres would make the cars even slower! So, changing the tyres will improve the cars' speed during the race!
I also like to watch pit stops; it's exciting to see how fast the team can do it and to see if something is going to go wrong during it!
Aloushi has got a point (Usually does.lol) with the V8 engines being now at 700hp the tyre changes should keep the cars at top performance. With that some Exciting racing should be in store...........
By bringing back the tyre changing rule, cars are able to drive more aggressively. Therefore, more overtaking will be seen. I see the 2005 Silverstone GP as a nightmare. There was no overtaking what so ever!
Raikkonen probably suffered the most from the tyre change rule in my view - his tyres exploded a few times... If I remember correctly, only Barrichello actually got knocked out of a race on the ferrari time due to the tyre change.
 Yes, it was a good idea. I think it allows for a driver to push harder without the risk of having a flat spot or trashed tires for the rest of the race. He can attempt to overtake without the risk of a flat spotted and vibration causing tire.
 Nevermind the safety and piece of mind aspect of being able to change the bag of rubber which, if it blows, is the worst type of failure.
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