When Did F1 Stop Using Slick Tyres?
When Did F1 Stop Using Slick Tyres? In Formula One, slick tyres were introduced by Firestone at the 1971 Spanish Grand Prix. They were banned from the 1998 to 2008 seasons. Why did F1 tires have tread? F1 tires have no treads because it provides a better grip with the track surface in dry conditions.