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Drivers would rather beg for a red flag than run Formula 1’s current wet tyres. Pirelli is adamant they’re not that bad but it’s also trying something new for 2025. Will it be enough?
Complaints about Formula 1’s wet tyre have been ongoing, with the recent Brazilian Grand Prix intensifying the discussions. Pirelli is planning to introduce a new tread pattern for next season to address these concerns, but doubts linger about its effectiveness. Drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri, have openly criticized the current wet tyres and called for improvements to ensure safety during wet races. The dangers of using the current wet tyres were highlighted at Interlagos, with Piastri expressing concerns about cars struggling to stay on track even behind the safety car. Pirelli acknowledges the need for better wet tyres but faces challenges in testing and implementing changes due to track variations and limited testing opportunities with F1 cars. Mario Isola, Pirelli’s motorsport boss, confirmed plans for a new wet tyre for next season, emphasizing the importance of achieving a proper performance crossover between wet and intermediate tyres.
