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Pirelli mandates two pitstops for Qatar GP on safety grounds
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17/11/2025 at 14:2117/11/2025 at 14:23 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Formula 1’s tyre supplier Pirelli has confirmed that a strict 25-lap maximum stint length will be imposed on every tyre set at next week's Qatar Grand Prix, effectively mandating a minimum of two pit stops during the 57-lap race. The decision, taken jointly with the FIA and the sport’s ten teams, is a direct response to severe tyre damage observed during the 2024 event and aims to eliminate the risk of structural failures caused by excessive wear and repeated aggressive kerb contact. Unlike the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, where an 18-lap limit was introduced reactively after...
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