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A major change for the penultimate round of the 2025 F1 season
At the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix, F1 drivers will have to comply with a minimum of two pit stops due to strict stint-length limits imposed by Pirelli. Each tyre set can only last for a maximum of 25 laps during the weekend. This regulation comes as a response to the wear levels observed in 2024, particularly on the left front tyre. As the race in Qatar consists of 57 laps, all 20 drivers will need to adopt a two-stop strategy to finish the race. Pirelli will use the three hardest compounds – C1, C2, and C3 – at the Losail International Circuit. This move aims to prevent tyre management issues during the event. The decision also offers an opportunity for the FIA to evaluate the feasibility of mandatory two-stop strategies for all races in 2026.
