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Tire safety concerns lead to changes in Qatar
The schedule for the Qatar Grand Prix has been changed to include an extra practice session on Saturday before the Sprint Shootout. There are concerns about tire safety, so there may be restrictions on stint lengths and a mandatory three-stop race. After analyzing the tires used during Friday’s practice and qualifying session, Pirelli found separation in the sidewall between the topping compound and the carcass cords on many tires. This issue is likely caused by the high-frequency interference between the tire sidewall and the curbs on the track. To address this, the track limits will be revised at certain turns and a 10-minute practice session will be added for drivers to familiarize themselves with the changes. Further tire analysis will be conducted after the Sprint to determine if additional action needs to be taken. Pirelli and the FIA will work on finding the cause of the issue and developing solutions for the future.
Source: Racer
