FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis explains why the FIA is revising track limits at the Qatar GP weekend amid safety concerns over tyres
The FIA has confirmed that all drivers will be obliged to make at least three pit stops during Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix amid 'safety' concerns over tyre wear. After tyre manufacturer Pirelli raised the alarm following Friday's practice session, further analysis from Saturday's 19-lap Sprint led the sport's governing body to implement a limit of 18 laps for each stint, which means at least three pit stops will be required in the 57-lap contest.
'To be clear, the kerb used is of an FIA specification,' Tombazis said. 'The track have done a good job to put it together, all of the surfacing, we've got no complaint against the track.
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