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Strategy

Pit windows, undercut/overcut logic, weather variables, and the role of race engineers.

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Core concepts

Key points

F1 strategy revolves around tyre degradation and pit loss — the 20-25 second pit stop cost must be offset by a significant tyre advantage.
An undercut (pitting before your rival) is most effective when fresh tyres give a large pace delta — drivers can gain 2-3 seconds per lap on worn tyres ahead.
An overcut (pitting after your rival) leverages clean air — without dirty air disrupting airflow, fresh tyres cool and work more effectively in the early laps.
Weather introduces chaos: a sudden rain shower can nullify an entire strategic plan, creating opportunities for teams that read the conditions correctly.

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