Pirelli expects two pit stops, but one is also possible.

      Pirelli have given a positive assessment of Saturday’s results and believe that on Sunday most drivers will opt for a two-stop strategy, although the race can be completed with only one stop…

      Mario Isola, Pirelli’s Motorsport Director: “On such a short track, the gaps between cars are minimal, as we saw in the first part of qualifying, where twenty drivers were separated by less than one second. Tomorrow, we expect an equally intense race, even though McLaren are clear favorites.

      As for the strategy, we believe that two pit stops using Medium and Hard tyres is the fastest option. The distance can be covered with a single stop, considering that tyre wear is quite low, but this option is still much slower—by about seven seconds. Moreover, with three DRS zones on this track, overtaking is entirely possible.”