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Matt Kew

FIA mandates maximum 18-lap stints in F1 Qatar GP due to tyre trouble

After FP1 on Friday, Pirelli followed standard procedure by analysing the tyres and identified a microscopic separation in the sidewall between the topping compound and the carcass cords.

This was caused by drivers running over the new-for-2023 ‘pyramid’ kerbs at the Losail circuit which feature a raised 50mm border that was causing significant impacts as the tyres drop over the edge.

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