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Pirelli’s head of motorsport, Mario Isola, believes a one-stop could be an option at Silverstone, despite the tyre range being one step softer for the British Grand Prix this year.
Max Verstappen will be at the front of the grid for the British Grand Prix, which is expected to be full of strategic surprises due to Silverstone’s unpredictable conditions.
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will start behind Verstappen, hoping to capitalize on any chaos during the race.
Despite the weather clearing up before the race, teams will face tough decisions on tire strategies, with Pirelli suggesting a two-stop race.
However, the cooler temperatures may bring the one-stop strategy back into consideration, with both options having their own challenges.
Pirelli’s Mario Isola emphasized the importance of managing tire degradation and wear to optimize performance during the race.
Ultimately, the teams will need to carefully weigh the trade-offs between a one-stop and two-stop strategy to secure the best possible result at the British Grand Prix.
