Listen to this article Tyres are the most important – and arguably most confusing – part of modern Grand Prix racing. Teams are allocated different sets to use at different times and managing the process involves a big team of people. It wasn’t always this complicated – but the introduction of a wide range of different tyre types has revolutionised the sport, making it a complex game of strategy. Here, we explore what goes into getting that right. Winning in F1 is all about executing a highly tuned plan. The same applies to poker. See where your game plan can get you. Click here to start your game plan. 18+, New UK players only, min £10 deposit, Full T&Cs Apply, begambleaware.org, Play Responsibly Who makes F1’s tyres? Pirelli is the current supplier and has been since 2011. The Italian company took over from Bridgestone, which had been the sole supplier since its competitor Michelin quit the sport in 2007. F1 has had a single tyre supplier since 2007, when the FIA decided to restrict competition to prevent escalating costs and help reduce performance gaps between different teams. It hasn’t always been a one-make show, however. There were five different manufacturers involved in the 1950s and since the start of the world championship, F1 has had nine different manufacturers: Avon, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Englebert, Firestone, Goodyear and Michelin. When Pirelli arrived in …