Motor racing-FIA imposes lap limit on Qatar GP tyres for safety reasons

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A Local Culinary Adventure: inspired by Halifax's Seaport Market | SaltWire #cooking #cookingtipsDOHA - Formula One's governing body imposed a mandatory limit on how long tyres could be used for at Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix after Pirelli warned of the risk of sudden blowouts.

The FIA had warned on Saturday, before a 19-lap sprint race, that Sunday's grand prix could become a mandatory three-stop race to limit tyre usage.Pirelli's analysis of returned tyres used in Friday's sole practice session found a small separation in the sidewall between the topping compound and the carcass cords on many of those used for around 20 laps.

Saturday's sprint saw three safety car periods at reduced speeds and the FIA said data from that race was insufficient to add to what was already known.

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