STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the possible race strategies for the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix?

And we’re off! We have our first grid of the year, and know who’s quick over one lap – but who’s got the legs for the long run, and what’s the fastest way to the flag under the lights at the Bahrain International Circuit?
What happened at this race last year?
As is the case this year, Pirelli arrived in Bahrain last time out with the C1, C2 and C3 compounds. Two-stop strategies dominated, with the top eight finishers all pitting twice.

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