Why do Formula1 tyres wear out quickly?

Question

I am a relatively new fan to Formula1. So, one of the staple aspects in the sport is changing of tyres as they wear out quickly and become unusable because they travel at such high speeds. If so, do people that own super cars like Lamborghini Aventador, Koenigsegg Agera keep changing their tyres too?

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Answer 1

F1 tyres are soft. Unbelievably soft. The softer the rubber compound is, the grippier the tyre will be and it will allow high speed cornering and power transfer during immediate acceleration. However, this softness also means they get worn down quickly.