Your average passenger car tire costs about $100 to $200. So an F1 tire is roughly 15 to 30 times more expensive. Imagine buying a tire that costs as much as a high-end laptop—and then throwing it in the trash after 60 miles. That’s F1.
Even the tires on a supercar, like a Ferrari or Lamborghini, only cost about $500 to $1,000 each. So an F1 tire is still three times pricier. And your supercar tires last thousands of miles. F1 tires last a couple of hours. It’s like comparing a fine wine to a shot of cheap whiskey—both get you where you’re going, but one is a lot more dramatic.
Who Pays for All This?
The teams pay Pirelli directly. But the big teams (like Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes) have massive budgets—hundreds of millions a year. A few million on tires is pocket change. But for smaller teams, it’s a serious expense. They’re basically buying four luxury watches every weekend.
And here’s a fun fact: teams don’t pay full price for all tires. They get discounted rates for testing and development. But still, it’s a lot of dough. Even the tire transporters are considered VIPs at races.
How Much does F1 Tires Cost ? - Las Motorsport
