The FIA has mandated that Formula 1 drivers must not exceed 18 laps on a set of Pirellis or else be disqualified amid the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix tyre fiasco.
After FP1 on Friday, Pirelli followed standard procedure by analysing the tyres and identified a microscopic separation in the sidewall between the topping compound and the carcass cords. This was caused by drivers running over the new-for-2023 'pyramid' kerbs at the Losail circuit, which features a 50mm border that was causing significant impacts as the tyres drop over the edge.
Carlos Sainz, Ferrari SF-23, runs over the kerb at turn 12-13 that was altered due to tyre separation Photo by: Mark Sutton / Motorsport Images 'As a consequence, it has been decided by the FIA and Pirelli and after consultation with the teams on safety grounds, the following measures will be implemented for today's Qatar Grand Prix: a mandatory limit of 18 laps of total tyre life per set will be imposed; the life of already used tyres will be taken into consideration.
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