Eli5: Why are f1 tires smooth and grippy, but street tires with no tread are dangerous and slippery

Question

When you Google why are f1 tires smooth, the answer is no tread means more surface area, so better grip, but when you Google why do street tires have grooves, the same answer comes up. I’m confused. Also, is this a physics question, engineering or technology? Lol

In: Engineering

Answer 1

F1 tires are bubble gum soft and last 400 miles at most. Your car tires are rocks by comparison and last 40,000 miles.

F1 tires for rain have rain channels. If it rains and you are on proper slicks, good luck.