FIA Statement – Treatment of tyres for the 2023 FIA Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix - UPDATE
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Following the standard analysis of tyres used during Free Practice 1 yesterday, in which tyres that have been used for approximately 20 laps are examined by Pirelli to check various safety parameters, a separation in the sidewall between the topping compound and the carcass cords on many of tyres that were checked was discovered.

Sprint race pushed back 20 minutes to allow for a short testing session with new track limits. If the sprint data isn’t favorable, they will mandate a 3 stop during the race with 20 laps max per tire