Every tyre set will likely be restricted to a most of 25 laps throughout the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix weekend on account of tyre put on issues, Pirelli has introduced.
Following a choice in settlement with the FIA, F1 and the groups, every tyre set has been given the gap restriction of 25 laps of the Losail Worldwide Circuit after an evaluation from the 2024 occasion.
It means the 57-lap Qatar GP will power drivers right into a minimal of a two-stop race, however the dash race received’t must be interrupted by pitstops given the 19-lap size.
A Pirelli assertion learn: “This measure has been deemed essential, following evaluation of the tyres utilized in 2024. Final yr, a number of tyres, significantly the left entrance, had reached the utmost put on degree. These circumstances, mixed with the excessive lateral vitality had elevated the structural fatigue of the development.”
Pirelli additionally defined the problem is totally different from the 2023 Qatar GP that additionally noticed mandated most tyre stint lengths, as a result of that was attributable to the kerbs creating micro-lacerations within the tyres’ sidewalls. Subsequent modifications to the kerbs, plus gravel traps round them, prevented a repeat of this example final yr.
Max Verstappen, Crimson Bull Racing RB20
Photograph by: Crimson Bull Content material Pool
All laps in apply, dash qualifying, the dash race, grand prix qualifying and the grand prix itself will likely be counted per tyre set, together with laps accomplished below a security automobile or a digital security automobile.
The one exclusions will likely be laps to the grid, formation laps and laps accomplished after the chequered flag within the dash race and the grand prix.
Earlier than the beginning of the grand prix, Pirelli may also inform the groups what number of laps are nonetheless obtainable for every set every driver has left remaining.
Pirelli has chosen its hardest compound vary for the Qatar GP: C1 because the laborious, C2 because the medium and C3 because the smooth. Below the dash weekend rules, every driver will likely be equipped with two units of hards, 4 units of mediums and 6 units of softs for all the race weekend.
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