Sprint qualifying delayed in Qatar due to tyre safety fears

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Qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race in Qatar has been pushed back amid fears over the safety of the tyres.

The drivers will instead take part in an additional 10 minutes of practice at 4pm to familiarise themselves with the changes made to the track at Turns 12 and 13 prior to qualifying.Formula One’s governing body, the FIA, said “a separation in the sidewall between the topping compound and the carcass cords” were discovered on the Pirelli tyres following yesterday’s one-hour running.

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