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Maximum stint lengths will be imposed at Formula 1’s Qatar Grand Prix, which will force teams to make at least two pitstops
At the upcoming Formula 1’s Qatar Grand Prix, teams will be required to make at least two pit stops as maximum stint lengths are being enforced. Last year’s Qatar GP saw some drivers attempting a one-stop strategy despite high wear levels causing tyre damage due to the absence of maximum stint lengths. Following discussions with teams and the FIA, a 25-lap maximum stint will now be imposed to prevent tire issues similar to those experienced in the 2024 race. The race will consist of 57 laps, with Pirelli providing the hardest compounds for the Qatar Grand Prix, including the C1, C2, and C3 tires. Each driver will have specific allocations of these tire compounds for the sprint weekend. Teams will receive information on the available laps for each set of tyres from Pirelli before the race begins to strategize accordingly.
