P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What Mercedes needs to make its “exciting” F1 tyre offset work
“As he spoke to the TV cameras, he mentioned that having a tyre offset was a strategic advantage for Mercedes. Both Russell and Hamilton have an extra set of medium tyres, giving them an advantage over their competitors. This choice was made due to concerns about tyre degradation on the newly-resurfaced circuit. If the race turns into a two-stopper, other teams will be forced to use used soft tyres for the final stint, while Mercedes can use the more durable mediums. This gives Mercedes more flexibility in terms of strategy and handling safety car situations. However, Pirelli’s motorsport chief believes it will most likely be a one-stop race and sees little difference between using the medium or soft tyres.”
Source: motorsport
