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Pirelli, FIA alert for puncture threat after "deep cuts" found in F1 tyres in Qatar GP

The varying fates of the championship contenders dominated the headlines after qualifying for the Formula 1 sprint in Qatar as Oscar Piastri annexed pole while Lando Norris could do no better than third and Max Verstappen's bouncing Red Bull consigned him to sixth.

Behind the scenes there was a more disturbing technical development as F1's tyre supplier identified serious damage caused by gravel being drawn onto the track. Pirelli and the FIA will be monitoring the situation as the weekend evolves in case potential safety issues arise.

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