Obviously a lot of focus has been on the 2022 car itself and for good reason. However, what about the tires? Pirelli's contract is supposed to end in 2024. (https://www.motorspo...d-2024/5596123/) Of course, a new extension will make the following points moot, but are we now in a space to add more tire suppliers to the grid? Given that the FIA has the cost cap and are trying to limit car development via how they will police further developments, it seems natural that some of the development moves back to the tires. Opening up the supply also allows for more corporate participation and marketing for whoever wants to offer a tire supply. However, I think the caveat is that the FIA and F1 try and have future suppliers submit to a cap or be apart of the team cap in some way, shape or form. Also from a technology point of view, is this where we see tubeless tire technology grow?
It's a thought about the future that is worthy of discussion given the history of complaints regarding Pirelli's participation and seems in line with the cycle of change that is happening in the sport at this moment. What's your opinion and thoughts regarding the future of the tire supply? Will it happen? Do you want to see it happen? Is a control tire in the best interest of the sport?