STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the possible race strategies for the 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix?


The pole-sitter didn’t win the Sprint and tyre degradation was a major factor throughout Saturday’s 24 lap race, which has left the teams with a challenge ahead at Interlagos. So here are a few of the strategic options that are likely to be open to them when the lights go out for the Grand Prix in Sao Paulo…
What’s the quickest strategy?
If you watched the Sprint you probably won’t be surprised to learn that this is a race that’s likely to see a lot of pit stops. Although the majority of drivers started on the soft compound of tyre, they were all having to do plenty of management as they kept other sets for Sunday.
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