Tire selection or lack thereof?

[LAR1]

It seems to me that the tire manufacturer Pirelli has too much control over who wins these races.

Why not give the decision on what two grades of tire a team will use in a race to the teams themselves? This would further level the playing feild and add another nuance to team strategy wouldn't it? The teams would choose a combination that would favor their car set-up and design for a better performance which would make the racing even more competitive.

Just a thought, what do you think?

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[mmi16]

Do away with the multiple compound requirements - one compound/construction that won't last race distance is all that is needed.

[mmi16]

It seems to me that the tire manufacturer Pirelli has too much control over who wins these races.


Just a thought, what do you think?

Pirelli make the tires the way the FIA wants them to make them - easily degraded. I really don't see the benefits to Pirelli's reputation when they have to build a tire that is not as good as the technology would permit.