Pirelli, the architect of the show in Qatar?

By requiring teams to complete long stints of a maximum of 25 laps on each set of tires for safety reasons, the Italian manufacturer established itself as the main player in a lively Grand Prix. After Monaco, is this a further step towards the widespread adoption of two mandatory pit stops?

Published 02/12/2025 à 20:00

Cyprien Juilhard

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Pirelli, the architect of the show in Qatar?

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“In 2026, I hope the situation will be similar to this year’s, where tires play a role in the show, but the real hero remains the driver. We want the driver to make the difference.” Mario Isola confessed to AUTOhebdo last September. It's clear that fate has proven the Pirelli Motorsport director wrong. Because, even before the manufacturer

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Lucas Paul

03/12/2025 at 09:33 a.m.

It's inconceivable that a manufacturer would issue such rules for a Grand Prix! It's a total lack of respect for good drivers, capable of managing their tires properly, which is the foundation for victory! While we're at it, they should also implement regulations for oil, battery, and fuel for a certain number of laps! And why not check at the finish line to see if the driver has peed in their suit, etc.... This new F1 is getting sadder and sadder :(:(:(:(:(

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vincent moyet

03/12/2025 at 12:27 a.m.

Declarations of intent are all well and good, but if we switch to two mandatory pit stops at every Grand Prix with a maximum number of laps per train, any strategy will become pointless. As it is, there's sometimes not much action...

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