In Formula 1 racing, the option tyre is the softer of the two tyre compounds available to the teams during a race weekend.

Because option tyres have a softer, grippier compound they generally produce faster lap times but are not as durable as prime tyres. However, the effect varies with the track layout and temperature.

During a dry-weather race, drivers are required to use both prime and option tyres. The rule does not apply in wet-weather races, when wet tyres are used.

See also prime tyre