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The FIA and Pirelli have collaborated to avoid a repeat of the tyre fiasco that plagued the 2023 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix.
The 2024 F1 return to Qatar posed a challenge due to sharp 50mm raised pyramid kerbs causing damage to Pirelli tyres on high-speed corners. To address safety concerns, an 18-lap maximum stint length was enforced, leading to a three-stop GP. Changes to kerbing at Turns 4, 10, and 12 through 14 were made, along with gravel strips to deter pushing boundaries. Pirelli is conducting tests and brought the C1, C2, and C3 compounds for the challenging track. Managing thermal degradation in extreme heat conditions is a focus for engineers, with potential heat differences compared to previous editions. The evolution from past races poses uncertainties, especially with the race held later in November this year.
