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

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 features a 50mm border that was causing significant impacts as the tyres drop over the edge.Further analysis …Keep reading