Where do I begin if I want to understand tyre tactics better? And what does the type of tyre mean for the performance of the car?
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Newer tires mean better grip on the road surface, better handling, and better acceleration. Formula 1 teams will generally end up with two tire compounds to choose from for a race. The softer one will provide better grip to the track surface, but will often degrade after just a few laps. The harder compound will not provide the same level of grip, but will last longer.
“Tire deg” (degradation) is a very important aspect of F1, which is how quickly a design of the car will result in its tires “going off”, that is losing their grip and making the car slow. Some car designs are easier on tires than others. Pit stops take lots of time. If a car can keep it’s tires in the sweet spot longer than a competitor, you have a huge advantage.
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