Article B6.3.9
Tyre usage during Alternative Format Competition
Sporting Regulations
Article B6.3.9
Tyre usage during Alternative Format Competition
Chapter: B6
In Simple Terms
During sprint qualifying events, teams get one set of dry-weather tires per qualifying session (medium tires for SQ1 and SQ2, soft tires for SQ3), and these tires must be returned electronically at set times. The rules for intermediate and wet-weather tires are different from regular race weekends.
- One dry-weather tire set per sprint qualifying period (SQ1/SQ2/SQ3)
- Medium specification tires required for SQ1 and SQ2; soft specification required for SQ3
- Tires must be electronically returned at specific designated times
- Intermediate and wet-weather tire rules operate differently in alternative format competitions
Official FIA Text
During Alternative Format Competitions, dry-weather tyre sets must be electronically returned at specific times. In Sprint Qualifying, one set may be used per period (SQ1/SQ2 medium specification, SQ3 soft specification). Intermediate and wet-weather tyre usage rules differ from Standard Format.
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