Glossary / General

softs

14 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Softs are special racing tires that help cars go faster by providing better grip on the road. They wear out quickly but are great for short bursts of speed, like during qualifying races.

Technical Definition

Softs refer to a type of tire used in motorsport, particularly in Formula 1, designed for maximum grip and performance on the track. They typically wear out faster than harder compounds but provide better traction, especially in qualifying sessions.

Hear It Discussed

"they're predominantly using softs. And Pete, how many tyres did Mr and bring to the event this weekend?"
We Found Max Verstappen’s Tyres at Nürburgring 24 Hours & so much more | Ep 90 | Drive Torque Podcast Drive Torque Podcast 21:04

"They're going to have softs for the rest of the day. [798.1s] Yeah, we'll bring you all the action from race two next."
OULTON PARK REVIEW BTCC 2026 BTCP British Touring Car Podcast 13:15