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Which strategies are in play for the 2024 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix – and how can Max Verstappen use an added set of new tyres to his advantage?
Max Verstappen will have an extra set of new medium compound tires in the Mexico City Grand Prix, giving him an advantage over his F1 rivals who do not have this privilege. This could be critical in a race situation with safety car or red-flag disruptions at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. The expected one-stop strategy in the race could be altered if such situations arise, pushing teams to consider a two-stop approach. Verstappen has the option to vary his tire strategy, potentially starting on softs and switching to mediums or hards later in the race. Pirelli recommends starting on mediums and transitioning to hard tires as the optimal approach, with the reverse also being a viable option. Others, like Oscar Piastri and Sergio Perez, starting lower in the grid may opt for different strategies to navigate through the field and secure points. Stake pair Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, facing tire challenges, may need to adopt quirky or innovative strategies to maximize their race potential. Mercedes may struggle to contend for victory, while Haas could stand a good chance of scoring points with drivers Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg.
