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Pirelli has denied Max Verstappen’s claim that Formula 1 could have prevented the tyre concerns it faced in Qatar by
This year, Qatar returned to the F1 calendar with a 10-year deal, but the event was overshadowed by unexpected tyre problems. Pirelli discovered micro cuts on its tyres after Friday’s running, leading the FIA to reduce the track width at certain turns to discourage drivers from running wide. It is believed that the pyramid kerbs on the track’s outer edges may have caused the tyre problems. The FIA then enforced maximum stint lengths of 18 laps for all competitors due to safety concerns. While Max Verstappen criticized F1 for being the first series to run at the newly resurfaced Lusail International Circuit, Pirelli’s Mario Isola argued that issues in other categories wouldn’t have necessarily been uncovered. Despite the difficulties, Pirelli has secured a deal to remain F1’s sole tyre supplier through 2027.
Source: Motorsport Week
