US EditionWhy Pirelli forced a two-stop Qatar GP: Mario Isola reveals the 25-lap tyre limit reasoning
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Pirelli is once again preparing discussions before Qatar's Grand Prix, as the Italian tyre manufacturer has a strict limit of 25 laps per stint for the weekend. The background is the findings from the previous year: At that time, the analysis showed that several tyres - especially on the left front axle - reached critical wear limits at the end of long stints of more than 30 laps.
Why Pirelli forced a two-stop Qatar GP: Mario Isola reveals the 25-lap tyre limit reasoning
Mario Isola, the head of Pirelli Motorsport, has outlined in detail the reasons that led to the introduction of a maximum 25-lap limit per tyre set and the enforcement of at least two pit stops for the Qatar Grand Prix. His explanation covers both the historical background and the technical motivations behind this significant strategic restriction. The penultimate round of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship will host the final weekend featuri…
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