Recent discussions in Formula 1 have focused on the underwhelming performance of the C6 compound, but its impact will not be significant in the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix due to the hot conditions favoring the hard and medium options.
Pirelli’s recommendation for a two-stop strategy emphasizes the importance of managing rear tire overheating, although some teams may opt for a one-stop strategy depending on their grid position and tire availability.
Teams struggling with tire balance must find a compromise between protecting the rear tires and maintaining good traction for a competitive race pace over a long stint.
The most efficient strategy on paper involves two stops, with some teams like Haas equipped with multiple sets of hard tires, while others like Aston Martin and Alpine might consider a one-stop strategy starting on mediums and switching to hards or vice versa.
Managing tire degradation in hotter race conditions poses a challenge, making a one-stop strategy slower by approximately seven seconds than a two-stop, but teams could experiment with medium-hard combinations or utilize an extra set of soft tires if needed.
