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FIA announce speed limit change at Dutch GP
The FIA has decided to increase the F1 pit-lane speed limit for the Dutch Grand Prix, raising it from 60 to 80 km/h. This decision comes as the 2025 F1 season resumes, with the Dutch GP being the home race for reigning champion Max Verstappen, featuring multiple confirmed changes. Pirelli, the F1 tyre provider, revealed the FIA’s call to increase the speed limit ahead of the 15th round of the championship, aimed at reducing pit stop times. With a focus on encouraging a two-stop strategy, Pirelli also introduced a softer tyre compound selection, offering teams the choice of C2 (Hard), C3 (Medium), and C4 (Soft) for the upcoming race at Circuit Zandvoort. Despite the speed limit increase, F1 drivers must remain cautious about speeding and driving too slowly in the pit-lane to avoid fines and penalties imposed by the FIA, as seen with recent cases involving Jack Doohan, Kimi Antonelli, and Carlos Sainz.
