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Pirelli has explained how its 25-lap tyre limit will work at this weekend’s F1 Qatar GP, with the rule forcing teams to make at least two stops.
Pirelli has introduced a 25-lap tyre limit for the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, requiring teams to make at least two stops to adhere to the rule. This decision was made due to the abrasive kerbing at the Lusail International Circuit. The aim is to prevent frustrating punctures that have occurred in previous editions of the race. The implementation draws from past instances of front-left tyre failures affecting drivers, notably Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz in 2021. Despite backlash from teams like Haas, Pirelli has clarified the application of the limit for the Sprint Race weekend in Qatar.
