Perhaps one of the toughest parts of Formula 1 for new fans to understand is how teams use their tyres. Between the different types of tyres that they can use, the impact of wear on them, pit stops, ...

F1 cars need pit stops primarily to change worn-out tires to maintain high speeds, as tires cannot last a full race. While refueling is banned, stops (lasting ~2-3 seconds) are also used to adjust ...