FIA gives update on tyre situation in Qatar

Drivers restricted to a complete tyre life 18 laps for at the moment’s Grand Prix, although there isn’t a direct mandate for 3 tyre stops.

As a result of frequency of Security Automobile interventions in yesterday’s Dash, the tyre information out there for evaluation by Pirelli was inadequate so as to add to that already undertaken following earlier monitor periods.

In some circumstances, tyres that had been analysed from the Dash did present the preliminary onset of the separation within the sidewall between the topping compound and the carcass cords of the tyres.

As was the case in FP1, this challenge has doubtless been attributable to the high-frequency interference between the tyre sidewall and the 50mm ‘pyramid’ kerbs used extensively at this circuit, aggravated by the propensity to experience these kerbs.

As a consequence, it has been determined by the FIA and Pirelli and after session with the groups on security grounds, the next measures might be carried out for at the moment’s Qatar Grand Prix:

A compulsory restrict of 18 laps of complete tyre life per set might be imposed.

The lifetime of already used tyres might be considered.

The FIA and Pirelli will talk to the groups the remaining out there laps for every set of used tyres at their disposal for the race and the factors used to calculate that quantity.

There isn’t any direct mandate for at the very least three tyre-change pitstops in the course of the race, nevertheless this might be a consequence of the above tips ought to the race run its total race distance.

Any automobile deemed to have exceeded the tyre life lap restrict might be reported to the Stewards as being run in an unsafe situation.

This data might be formally communicated to the groups within the Race Administrators’ notes and additional updates issued as required.

Even these with no idea of arithmetic will recognize that thrice 18 is 54, whereas at the moment’s race is 57 laps.

Moreover, as if the scenario wasn’t unhealthy sufficient, by way of used tyres the groups are allowed so as to add 2 extra laps to the (18) depend to accommodate slower in-laps and out-laps.

Consequently, if a tyre was used for five laps in apply or qualifying groups would feasibly be allowed to make use of it for an extra 15 laps.

Because the FIA’s communication states, the groups might be advised the remaining out there laps for every set of used tyres they’ve and the factors used to return to that determine.

Nonetheless, based mostly on the monitor limits fiasco, particularly after Friday’s qualifying session, one fears as to the potential to present out such data underneath the extreme strain of a race.