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The key questions surrounding F1's Qatar GP tyre drama

Small separations in its construction, caused by damage sustained from running across the Losail circuit's high kerbs, had triggered concerns about potential failures in the race.

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Pirelli F1 tyre separation at Qatar GP only showed up under microscope

The FIA has been prompted to take action ahead of the sprint race day at the Losail circuit following concerns about the risk of tyre failures in the race.

Autosport

F1 introduces emergency safety measures for Qatar GP amid tyre failure concerns

Analysis of Pirelli rubber after the opening day of action at the Losail circuit has revealed that there was evidence of a sidewall separation between the topping compound and the carcass cords.

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Norris: Making mistakes "all I did" in F1 Qatar GP qualifying

Norris went second in Q3 in Losail for McLaren, which proved to be the second-fastest car through the high-speed corners behind Red Bull's dominant polesitter Max Verstappen.

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Hamilton: Qatar circuit provides model to ditch F1 track limits

Behind polesitter Max Verstappen, who will land his third title if he scores three points in the Saturday sprint race at Losail, Mercedes drivers George Russell and Hamilton snared second and third place in Friday night qualifying for the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.

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F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen takes grand prix pole, Norris loses front row to track limits

The session at the Losail circuit was dominated by track limits transgressions, plus the drivers struggling for rear grip around the high-speed layout.

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F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen grabs 10th pole amid deleted lap times farce

The session at the Losail circuit was dominated by track limits transgressions, plus the drivers struggling for rear grip around the high-speed layout.

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Only three teams bring F1 upgrades to Qatar as sprint race format bites

The limited practice opportunities offered on a sprint race weekend, with just one practice session before cars get locked into parc ferme conditions, allied to the tricky conditions at Losail, have clearly steered many teams away from wanting to waste time checking out developments.

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Losail circuit upgraded ahead of October F1 race

Qatar stepped in at a late stage during the COVID-hit 2021 season to fill a hole in the calendar left by the cancellation of other events.

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Losail upgraded as Qatar promises F1 race will be annual “World Cup”

Qatar stepped in at a late stage during the COVID-hit 2021 season to fill a hole in the calendar left by the cancellation of other events.

Autosport

Qatar to host WEC season-opening race in 2024

A race at the Losail circuit in Qatar will replace Sebring as the opening round of the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2024.

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Qatar gets World Endurance Championship calendar slot for 2024

A race at the Losail circuit in Qatar will replace Sebring as the opening round of the World Endurance Championship in 2024.

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Qatar loses MotoGP season-opener slot for 2023

MotoGP has announced that remodelling work at the Losail International Circuit means the 2023 season will not start with the Qatar Grand Prix.

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