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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Drivers limited to 18 laps per tyre set at today’s F1 Qatar Grand Prix
While teams are not required to follow a three-stop pitstop strategy, it is highly likely due to the limited number of laps each tyre set can handle. With a 57-lap race, drivers will need to pit at least three times to change their tyres. This strategy is almost unavoidable given the distance and tyre regulations. As a result, we can expect to see most drivers opting for three pitstops during the race.
Source: Crash