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Pirelli explains Qatar issue amid risk of stint limit
On Saturday, the FIA announced that Pirelli had found cuts in the tyres after Friday’s running. The worst damage was occurring at Turns 12 and 13, so the track limit was reduced by 80 centimetres in those areas for the Sprint Shootout on Saturday. Pirelli will evaluate the tyres again after the Sprint Race to see if the issue persists. If there is a safety concern, a mandatory three-stop strategy and a stint limit of 20 laps will be implemented for Sunday’s race. Pirelli believes the damage is caused by repeated impact against the kerbs, as drivers struggled with low grip. The front-left tyre is most at risk, followed by the rear-left, front-right, and rear-right. The issue is present on all compounds.
Source: Motorsport Week
