Azerbaijan GP strategy suggests potential for one-stop race

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Azerbaijan GP strategy suggests potential for one-stop race
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Pirelli's strategy guide for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix indicates that the race's 51 laps could follow a one-stop model. Three main tyre strategies are available: medium to soft, soft to hard, or medium to hard. Each choice presents different advantages and challenges, particularly regarding grip and timing of pit stops., varying supplies of new tyre sets among drivers, such as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, could influence individual strategies during the race. The choice of tyre at the start may significantly impact performance and outcomes.

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  • •Pirelli suggests a one-stop race for the Azerbaijan GP.
  • •Three opening tyre strategies are proposed: medium to soft, soft to hard, medium to hard.
  • •Drivers have varying supplies of new tyres affecting race strategies.
  • •Timing of pit stops is anticipated to be a critical factor.
  • •The choice of tyres could impact drivers' performances from the start.
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  • 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — One stop, three routes: how Azerbaijan GP strategy could unfold
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Pirelli’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix strategy guide points towards a one-stop race, but the opening tyre choice could shape how the 51 laps unfold. Three routes are on the table: medium to soft, soft to hard, or medium to hard.

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