Why F1’s Sepang Return Could Cause Tire Chaos

Formula 1 is back at Sepang, and the combination of an abrasive track surface, extreme heat and the demands of the 2026 cars could make tire degradation one of the defining stories of the weekend.Max Verstappen faces an extraordinary run of seven consecutive race weekends across Formula 1 and GT3 competition, while Esteban Ocon faces uncertainty over his F1 future. Fernando Alonso has extended his stay with Aston Martin, and Honda has quietly introduced a turbocharger upgrade that could have implications for the weekend.

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