British F3 to add pitstops

[jondownunder]

As long rumoured, British F3 will add pitstops from the next rounds at Rockingham:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/84699

Drivers will have to make a mandatory pit visit during an eight-lap window, which will begin at one-third distance during the first 30-minute race of the weekend.

If the trial is a success, pistops may also feature at Silverstone in August and the season finale at Brands Hatch, possibly in the 40-minute 'feature' races, depending on feedback from the competitors.

"There is the possibility of using this format at other circuits, such as Silverstone and Brands Hatch, where the pit lane is suitable," said Lisa Crampton, general manager of championship promoter SRO.

"We may in the future select the third race of the weekend rather than race one, but that would be up to feedback from the teams and from organisers.

Pitstops without tyre changes? Can't say I like the idea at all as a spectator, but if it makes the series more relevant to GP2 and F1, then it could be a good move. At least it should be less of a lottery than introducing actual tyre changes.