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Azerbaijan and the high-speed Baku City Circuit host the 17th round of the F1 season this weekend.
According to Pirelli, F1 teams may opt for a two-stop strategy at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to the softest range of tires being provided for the Baku event. The C4, C5, and C6 compounds will be available for the weekend, with the C6 being used for the fourth time this year after Imola, Monaco, and Montreal. Bringing the same allocation as 2024, which was softer, could have led to a predictable one-stop strategy. Despite the potential for a two-stop plan, Pirelli noted that teams have become adept at managing tires, making a one-stop strategy still viable. The long straights at the street track in Baku pose challenges due to high top speeds and significant vertical loads on the tires.