P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The trio of drivers are in a stronger strategic place than any of their rivals who could be a victory contender – with Mercedes decidedly at a disadvantage according to Pirelli.
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint revealed that the race will likely require at least two pit stops. Williams’ Alex Albon expressed concerns about the Hard tyre’s suitability, suggesting that the race will likely involve a combination of Soft and Medium tyres. Pirelli’s prediction for the 71-lap race aligns with this, indicating that a two-stop strategy is the fastest way to complete the race. According to Pirelli, starting on Soft tyres and switching to Mediums between Lap 17-23 is one option, followed by another switch to Soft tyres between Laps 46-52. Alternatively, a double Medium stint with stops on Laps 20-26 and Lap 48-54, followed by a switch to Soft tyres, is also possible. Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris have an advantage as they all have a new set of Soft tyres available, while Mercedes only has one new set of Mediums compared to two for Red Bull and Ferrari drivers. The full range of strategic options and remaining tyre sets can be found below.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
