P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A variety of strategic possibilities face the 10 F1 teams at the São Paulo Grand Prix — who will get it right, and who will get it wrong?
The track evolution indicates the importance of choosing the right tire compound, with the difference between medium and soft compounds being crucial. Pirelli’s Mario Isola emphasized the significance of this data from qualifying, highlighting the performance contrast between drivers using different tire compounds. Teams may consider a two-stop strategy with two medium compounds, though soft tires are faster on raw pace. The unpredictability of tire performance, particularly the lack of speed from the soft compounds, could lead to strategic challenges during the São Paulo Grand Prix. Various one-stop and two-stop options are in play, with drivers like George Russell facing dilemmas due to limited tire choices and weather conditions. Max Verstappen’s pit lane start with new tires adds another layer of complexity to the strategic decisions teams must navigate during the race.
