P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The change will be in force throughout the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix weekend at Zandvoort.
The FIA has decided to increase the pit-lane speed limit for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort in order to introduce more strategic variability. Due to the confined nature of the pit-lane at the coastal circuit, the usual 100kph limit will be lowered to 60kph to ensure the safety of team members working in the pit-lane from potential collisions. This adjustment results in longer pit-stop times, prompting teams to minimize pit stops at a circuit that is challenging for overtaking. The race typically involves a one-stop strategy in dry conditions, but the minimum pit-lane speed limit will be raised to 80kph to encourage more varied race strategies. Additionally, Pirelli will supply softer tyre compounds compared to previous years, offering teams a wider range of strategic options beyond a one-stop race plan. For the 500th F1 grand prix, Pirelli will supply the C2-C3-C4 compounds as the hard-medium-soft range, while the C1-C2-C3 range was used in the 2024 race, where Lando Norris of McLaren emerged victorious.
