Dunlay wrote: ↑06 Jul 2024, 19:16
It's potentially a wet start tomorrow and that means there is no DRS for a while. Mercedes can hold off McLarens if they manage a good start. But holding up Lando for long might not be possible and Max would come behind very quickly. It would be sensible for Mercedes to target podium and not a win. If it's dry, then Lando and Max would make a quick work of both Mercedes. Yet, a podium for either Mercedes would be just fine given where they are, unless a cool track gives them upper hand over McLaren.
Why shouldn't they target a win? With two cars up there they have the best chance of any team to play the strategy game. Lando needs Oscar to pressure Max and/or get ahead of him. Indeed, the fighting between P3-P5 could play into Merc's hands.
But much will depend on who is where at the end of lap 1.
If you are more fortunate than others, build a larger table not a taller fence.