hard tyres
Hard tyres are special race car tires that last a long time but don’t grip the road as well as softer tires. Teams pick them to avoid changing tires too often.
Hard tyres in Formula One are a type of tire compound that is more durable but offers less grip compared to softer compounds. Teams may choose hard tyres to last longer during a race, which affects strategy.
Hear It Discussed
"because it's a very cheap pit stop. And they gambled on being able to make one set of hard tyres last for 40-something laps. And it is a gamble. We now know it paid off."
Why the new-look F1 isn't real racing #304 The Intercooler
"went on the soft yeah and did we see how quick they were in comparison to hard tyres they were 23 seconds a lap quicker"
Barcelona-Catalunya GP Driver Ratings P1 with Matt and Tommy
"I do think those hard tyres might have been so cold that he was unable to just keep the car in line."
2026 Canadian GP Race Review The Late Braking F1 Podcast
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Episodes Mentioning "hard tyres"
Barcelona-Catalunya GP Driver Ratings
P1 with Matt and Tommy
Reaction to Monaco GP practice
P1 with Matt and Tommy
2026 Canadian GP Race Review
The Late Braking F1 Podcast
Miami GP Driver Ratings
P1 with Matt and Tommy
2026 Miami GP Race Review
The Late Braking F1 Podcast
Chinese GP Driver Ratings
P1 with Matt and Tommy
Why the new-look F1 isn't real racing #304
The Intercooler
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