Why Pirelli is pushing for a “super intermediate” F1 wet tyre

It's because of the spray these ground effect cars produce from the diffuser. Very hard to get around seeing as that aero function is the whole reason for this rules framework. FIA is just not going to green flag any race under conditions that demand Full Wets when the visibility is as poor as it is. Makes sense then to scrap that tire. I'm all aboard on this, it's perfectly logical given the circumstances.

I would - of course - prefer to have proper wet races again, but that won't happen until 2026 at the earliest, I would assume.

As has been discussed multiple times for several years now. It's not the standing water, it's the spray.

And despite that whole "Accepting the risks" Gasley sure wasn't happy last year. Not was anyone else.

I’m currently rewatching 2010 during the break and there were a couple that definitely match your description. That was the last Bridgestone year so it’s interesting to see the difference.

New fans would do well to check out some of the older seasons and compare to modern f1. 2005 and 2009 are personal favorites