Pirelli: A lot depends on the weather in the race

      In 2024, the top three completed the race distance in Miami with one pit stop. Although the teams have received softer lineups this year, Pirelli believes that the strategy will remain the same unless it rains or a safety car arrives.

      Mario Isola: "Qualifying was intense. The top three riders from three different teams were separated by only 67 thousandths of a second, which demonstrates the density of the fight this season.

      The sprint was also eventful, mainly because of the weather. The heavy rain before the start meant that everyone started on intermediate tyres, but as soon as the track dried out, these tyres quickly lost their effectiveness, especially the front right one, and lap times deteriorated. Switching to slicks was the right decision, and in the end, everyone did it, including those who rode ahead by a wide margin. A lot depends on the weather in the race. If it turns out to be rainy, Saturday's timing for switching to slicks should be taken into account.

      Nine out of ten teams, all except Racing Bulls, retained two sets of C3 tires per rider. It's not at all certain that they will both be used in the race, but they will provide the teams with a backup option in case of a safety car or red flags, which is quite possible on this track."