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Pirelli has finally revealed the findings of its investigation into the tyre failures that hit Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz at last year’s Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix
Pirelli has unveiled the results of its investigation into the tyre failures that affected Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz during the previous year’s Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix. Both drivers suffered front left tyre failures during the December event at the Losail circuit, leading to dashed hopes for them in the race. Initial suspicions of debris causing the punctures were ruled out after telemetry data showed the tyres were already failing before encountering any debris. Further analysis by Pirelli determined that the tyre failures were due to excessive wear, as they exceeded the expected lifespan. The unique track characteristics of Qatar, along with high-speed configurations, contributed to the wear issue and forced teams to monitor tyre wear closely to avoid failures. Despite measures taken to prevent repeat incidents, discussions between the FIA and Pirelli may be necessary to address potential issues for the upcoming season.
