To be honest Paul, they probably don't see it as a problem, they still sell the tires as we have to buy them, I'm guessing the 'team' guys have no problems as they will get the 'softer' greens.
I also expect very few replies to this thread, people won't want to upset anyone, and I'll probably get a few stern words from a few people, but hey I'm sure most agree with me even if they don't say it.
A possible solution for next year could be: Each distributor/manufacturer can nominate one tread pattern, in as many compounds as they like. but every tire has to have 'BRCA' the tread pattern name a compound marking moulded into the tire wall. Dunno how hard it would be to do this, but I think it has been used in touring cars. IF made a rule the companies would have 5 months notice to sort it, although they would probably need longer going by the current situation.
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