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Pirelli motorsport director Mario Isola has explained how the strategy options for the Dutch Grand Prix stack up – and why Max Verstappen and the McLarens could utilise differing advantages.
Max Verstappen and the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are heading into the Dutch Grand Prix with significant strategic uncertainty, with each camp opting for a different approach amid evolving race conditions and weather forecasts.
The initial expectation of a two-stop race at Zandvoort has been challenged by the increasing viability of a one-stop strategy, leading to a more nuanced decision-making process for teams.
The trio’s front-row presence on the grid adds an intriguing dimension to the race, with Verstappen having one new set of each Pirelli compound available, while the McLaren drivers have a different tyre allocation.
Pirelli’s Mario Isola suggests that a one-stop strategy could be more beneficial, considering the difficulty of overtaking at Zandvoort and the potential for changing weather conditions.
With the unpredictability of the race dynamics and weather patterns, teams must remain flexible in their strategic choices to optimize their chances of success in the Dutch Grand Prix.
