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

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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

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Because track road conditions are different than non track road conditions.  If you know the roads are clean and dry then use racing tires on the street.  As soon as you hit a puddle or rocks or a bumpy surface expect to lose traction.  Laws also require minimum amount of groves on street legal tires. 

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