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FIA agree F1 rule change after Monaco experiment
The FIA has agreed to implement a rule change for the upcoming 2025 F1 season at the Qatar GP. This decision comes after a mandatory two-stop race experiment in Monaco aimed at enhancing the entertainment factor. Pirelli has recommended limiting tyre usage to 25 laps due to safety concerns in Qatar’s hot conditions, prompting the FIA and F1 to enforce this restriction. With the main race in Qatar being 57 laps, all teams will be required to make two pit stops. The rule change, similar to precautions taken in the 2023 Qatar GP, will impact the championship battle between Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Max Verstappen. Pirelli’s statement outlines the tyre wear limit for the Lusail International Circuit and the necessity of these measures based on previous experiences and analyses.
