F1 tyre situation "fundamentally wrong" - Lauda

[Grillo]

If Hamilton did nothing "fundamentally wrong" like a huge flat spot to make a chunk of rubber fall off the tire I'll start to think the Pirelli tires are embarrasing.

[NanoTheQuickest]

They are indeed. I really miss fast and durable tyres and the days where the guys were not doing endurance but actual F1 racing on Sunday afternoon.

[996 GT1 Lover]

They are indeed. I really miss fast and durable tyres and the days where the guys were not doing endurance but actual F1 racing on Sunday afternoon.

I agree. Why can't Pirelli make a single tire, that's a harder compound, and have the teams use that one spec tire every single race, and, if the teams destroy their tires, it's their own fault? I agree that the racing is more exciting, like with the addition of DRS, but, also like the addition of DRS, it feels artificial.

[scudieros]

I agree that it is artificial but isn't it better to have a control which is the same for everyone? Wasn't it boring when redbull could qualify at the front and just lead the whole race and win? Our boys have worked hard during the winter to speed up pitstops [average of 6 pitstops in Australia was 2,85 seconds!] And understand tyre management and making a car that is good on them. Lotus seem to have made a better car but isn't that what f1 is about? Personally I am happy with the current situation. Lauda is just doing his job, he was hired to be a guard dog for Mercedes, same as Helmut Marko at red fools.

[DIEK]

[Nova]

Rant: I am so tired of hearing "He was able to pass 3 or 4 cars because he had newer tires on"..
Whatever happened to: He was able to gain places because: He's a better driver...that team has slightly better aero package...
That car has a bit more mechanical grip....he's simply faster than the other guy...etc etc....

Mabey a few races last year had an edge to them because of tires, but to me it was all artificial racing at best. Now the tires are more of a burden, or hinderance
to full out n out racing and the racing strategies...I know, Pirelli are simply doing what the FIA want them to do, but geez, thats all I hear about anymore...

The heck with all this mandate stuff Pirelli, just make a good race tire that lasts more than 5 laps and doesnt favor any chassis. Its racing, lets get on w/it.

As stated above, this is a rant..its not open to any discussion, but its better here than me stiking my head out the window and shouting.
My neighbors think Im crazy enough already...