Qatar tyre torture test: Why F1 drivers can't go beyond 25 laps
A strict 25-lap tyre limit returns for Qatar as Pirelli moves to prevent structural failures, revealing why Lusail remains one of the toughest circuits on tyre life in Formula 1
Every time we record a podcast there are always a load of great questions from readers that never get asked. So this time we sat Nigel Roebuck and Mark Hughes down in front of the camera and gave them the best to pick from. Here’s what they had to say about GP2 champions getting F1 drives, three-car teams, memories of the Mexican Grand Prix and whether Renault will stay in F1.
You may notice a kettle boiling in the background towards the end. Sorry about that – we’re sure you’ll agree Nigel’s Mexican memories are worth the sound of imminent tea. We’ll sit further away from the kitchen next time…
A strict 25-lap tyre limit returns for Qatar as Pirelli moves to prevent structural failures, revealing why Lusail remains one of the toughest circuits on tyre life in Formula 1
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