Eli5 – F1 cars have smooth tyres for grip yet on a normal car this would be certain death. Why do smooth tyres give F1 cars more grip yet normal cars less grip?

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Eli5 – F1 cars have smooth tyres for grip yet on a normal car this would be certain death. Why do smooth tyres give F1 cars more grip yet normal cars less grip?

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Answer 1

F1 teams can afford to spend $10k a day on tires. Your average $500 setup is designed to last you 50k+ miles. The difference is composition and what you’re expecting out of the tire.