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strategy guide:
Same track, different layout, new challenge. Merecedes has locked out the front row with the mediums but Verstappen starts third on softs and substantially closer on single-lap pace and in race trim.

Same track, different layout, new challenge. Merecedes has locked out the front row with the mediums but Verstappen starts third on softs and substantially closer on single-lap pace and in race trim.
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strategy guide:
Degradation is lower this weekend, so the soft tyre is more workable. Though Mercedes always undersells on Friday, Verstappen's long-run pace was fastest of all on Fridat with the softs — and Sainz made this strategy work a treat last weekend.

Degradation is lower this weekend, so the soft tyre is more workable. Though Mercedes always undersells on Friday, Verstappen's long-run pace was fastest of all on Fridat with the softs — and Sainz made this strategy work a treat last weekend.
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strategy guide:
Pirelli's fastest strategies—
(1) medium to lap 26, hard to lap 61, medium to lap 87;
(2) soft to lap 23, hard to lap 60, medium to lap 87; and
(3) soft to lap 24, hard to lap 63, soft to lap 87.

Pirelli's fastest strategies—
(1) medium to lap 26, hard to lap 61, medium to lap 87;
(2) soft to lap 23, hard to lap 60, medium to lap 87; and
(3) soft to lap 24, hard to lap 63, soft to lap 87.
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strategy guide:
If Verstappen's race pace really is that good, a lead-getting launch and a good first-stint gap will be the foundation of his win. From there stop timing is key — cars will be lapped early on this short track and choosing a window will be critical.

If Verstappen's race pace really is that good, a lead-getting launch and a good first-stint gap will be the foundation of his win. From there stop timing is key — cars will be lapped early on this short track and choosing a window will be critical.
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strategy guide:
For the midfield avoiding (and becoming) lapped traffic is going to be a key part of this race. Blue flags tend to compound themselves by slowing a driver down. How this unusual aspect of this track affects strategy will be very interesting.

For the midfield avoiding (and becoming) lapped traffic is going to be a key part of this race. Blue flags tend to compound themselves by slowing a driver down. How this unusual aspect of this track affects strategy will be very interesting.