F1 | Why Tyre Wear Will Be Extreme in Qatar and How Pirelli Plans to Manage It

The Qatar GP 25-Lap Tyre Limit Explained

There's an unusual element that's in play for this year's Qatar GP after Pirelli announced a limit on the number of laps each tyre can do around the Lusail International Circuit. No driver can take any set of Pirelli rubber around the track for more than 25 laps in the interests of safety for the 2025 edition of the race. But what's behind this rare ruling, has F1 seen anything like this in the past, and what should you expect from Sunday's race…

F1 | Why tyre wear will be extreme in Qatar and how Pirelli plans to manage it

F1 | In Qatar tyre wear will be extreme: the measures taken by Pirelli Pirelli has officially announced the tyre compounds for the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, confirming that tyre degradation will be a critical factor at the Losail International Circuit. As we approach the penultimate round of the season, before the grand finale in Abu Dhabi, Formula 1 returns to Qatar where the Italian supplier has warned teams about several key challenges link…

How Long Is The Qatar Grand Prix?

The Qatar Grand Prix spans a total race distance of 308.611 kilometers or 191.8 miles. This Formula 1 event takes place at the Lusail International Circuit, a 5.419-kilometer track located north of Doha. The race consists of 57 laps around the circuit, challenging drivers with its mix of high-speed straights and technical corners. The event is held late in the Formula 1 season and runs under floodlights, with the race starting after sunset. That…

F1: Qatar Grand Prix: Preview

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team's 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship campaign continues with Round 23, the Qatar Grand Prix, at the Lusail International Circuit. Qatar first joined Formula 1's calendar in 2021 at the Lusail International Circuit, located... More »