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Norris had emerged after the final stops behind team-mate Oscar Piastri, as the pair looked set for yet another podium double.

The governing body also explained that remedial steps had already been taken, and that in effect what could have been a crisis was already under control.

Formula 1 heads into the unknown in the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.

Formula 1 heads into the unknown in the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.

The Dutch driver celebrated sealing his third F1 world title by finishing second in Saturday night's Qatar sprint race, which was won by Oscar Piastri, and has the perfect opportunity to toast his championship triumph in Sunday’s grand prix.

Ocon was losing ground on his fading soft tyres when Hulkenberg tried to pass him on the exit of Turn 1, and Perez in turn drew alongside the Haas as they approached the Turn 2 left-hander.

Late on Friday evening Pirelli discovered damage to tyres caused by kerbs, and the company informed the FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis of their findings.

The 19-lap event featured three safety car periods and was characterised by the drivers opting to use soft tyres making big gains early on and the safety car restarts, before falling back as the race wore on with their rubber graining.