An Formula 1 driver should never be in a position in the course of racing that he has to gamble with the integrity of a tire. I've seen people make quips online about Bridgestone and Michelin tires blowing out during the Tire War. That this is somehow no different, and that it's even to be expected. The problem with referencing that era is that it was a completely different design dynamic than what we have now. During the Tire War there were two companies making bespoke tires for teams. In this case, both companies were pushing themselves to their respective design limits. One design limit was the performance window, another maybe weight. One limit was inherent – the tire must...
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