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Mandatory three-stop race could be imposed amid Qatar F1 tyre safety fears
The FIA has announced that track limits at Turns 12-13 will be revised and there will be an additional 10-minute practice session before the sprint shootout on Saturday in Qatar. As a result, the sprint shootout will start 20 minutes later than originally scheduled. This action is in response to the discovery of “separation in the sidewall between the topping compound and the carcass cords” on many inspected tires used during Friday’s practice. The FIA and Pirelli believe that further laps on these tires could result in damage and air loss. Extensive tire analysis will be conducted after the sprint race, and additional measures may be taken, such as imposing maximum stint lengths and a mandatory three-stop strategy, for Sunday’s grand prix.
Source: Crash