The FIA was left concerned over tyre wear at the Losail International Circuit following Friday’s practice session; an extra 10-minute session will take place on Saturday; watch the Sprint Shootout live on Sky Sports F1 at 2pm on Saturday before the Sprint at 6.30pm
Last Updated: 07/10/23 11:39am
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Max Verstappen took pole position for Sunday’s Qatar GP thanks to a stunning start as he looks to seal a third successive World Championship
Max Verstappen took pole position for Sunday’s Qatar GP thanks to a stunning start as he looks to seal a third successive World Championship
The FIA has announced that all drivers could be obliged to make at least three pit stops during Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix amid “safety” concerns over tyre wear.
Following analysis of the tyres used on Friday in what was meant to be the sole practice session of the Sprint event, concerns have led the sport’s governing body to add an extra 10-minute ‘practice familiarisation’ ahead of the Sprint Shootout on Saturday.
Depending on the results of the analysis from the 19-lap Sprint later on Saturday, the FIA says it could enforce a three pit stop rule for Sunday’s 57-lap race.
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