P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Could strategy play a crucial role in the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen has a strategic advantage with two new sets of medium tires for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, giving him a potential edge over his McLaren title rivals.
For Verstappen to have a shot at the title, he needs to finish on the podium and hope that current leader Lando Norris doesn’t.
Norris, on the other hand, needs only a podium finish to secure the championship, while Oscar Piastri’s best route is to win and rely on Norris finishing lower than sixth.
The tyre graining issue and track conditions at Yas Marina could add unpredictability to the race, with Pirelli suggesting one-stop and two-stop strategies for the 58-lap race.
Verstappen’s joker lies in his extra set of new medium tires, contrasting with McLaren’s saved sets of hards, potentially giving him an advantage in the race’s closing stages.
As the battle for the championship unfolds, the strategic choices and tyre management could play a key role in determining the outcome of the race and the title winner.
