F1 meets gravel: Valtteri Bottas and Pirelli talk racing, tire construction and juggling priorities

Formula 1 racing is worlds apart from riding and racing bicycles... and yet, there is a connection where the rubber meets the road. Pirelli produces all the tires for every F1 team (shipping 1,700 tires to each race) and the Italian company also sells a variety of cycling tires. How much of the technology is shared, and how much is unique to each category? I head to the F1 race in Austin to chat with a number of folks at Pirelli. Also, I take a spin with F1 driver Valtteria Bottas, and jump in a car for a hot lap. -- The Ride is supported in 2024 by: Castelli clothing: http://tinyurl.com/43k6pftp Perc Coffee: https://tinyurl.com/etzyekwr (save 15% with code 'ride15') Giro helmets: http://tinyurl.com/72svzzxp Silca maintenance: https://bit.ly/47xxvzj (save 10% with code 'theridewithben10') First Endurance nutrition: https://bit.ly/41SDgqq (save 20% with code 'THERIDE') Shimano shoes & glasses: http://tinyurl.com/ye274tep Feedback Sports stands & tools: https://bit.ly/3S9Dq8r -- 0:00 intro 1:00 Valtteri Bottas 2:43 F1 tires 6:08 FSC certification 7:28 F1 & cycling tires 12:51 gravel trends 17:45 construction