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Mercedes Shocks F1 World with Bold Tyre Strategy Split at Brazil GP – What You Must Know!

James Taylor by James Taylor
November 9, 2025
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Mercedes Shocks F1 World with Bold Tyre Strategy Split at Brazil GP – What You Must Know!

Mercedes’ Bold Tyre Strategy: A Game-Changer at F1’s Brazil Grand Prix!

In a thrilling twist at the São Paulo Grand Prix, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli has dropped a bombshell, revealing his strategic thinking behind the tyre choices during qualifying. As he gears up for a potential victory at Interlagos, Antonelli has made it clear that he steered away from the Medium tyre to bolster his chances for the race ahead.

This weekend has been nothing short of extraordinary for Antonelli, who is reveling in one of his most competitive outings of the season. Claiming a front-row start after an impressive second-place finish in the Sprint Race, he’s proven to be the fastest Mercedes on the track, with a Q3 lap that secured him a formidable second position behind McLaren’s Lando Norris.

Despite falling short in the Sprint, Antonelli is brimming with confidence as he looks to seize his first F1 victory at the very circuit where his teammate celebrated his maiden win just a year ago. Dismissing any thoughts of a possible pole position, Antonelli expressed his readiness for the race, stating, “It was a very tricky session… But still, the last lap in Q3 was quite decent.”

With the wind playing havoc on track conditions, he acknowledged the challenges but remained optimistic: “Yes, just not the perfect lap, but still good for P2. And we have a good opportunity tomorrow.”

The stakes are high as Antonelli eyes a win. “The pace this morning was really strong… And tomorrow should be kind of the same, so maybe it can help us a little bit more,” he said, emphasizing the critical role of a strong start from the inside of the grid. He’s acutely aware that track position can dictate the outcome of the race, especially with Norris showing remarkable starts recently. “We need something exceptional,” he added, while maintaining his focus on executing a solid start: “Not trying to do too much and at least hold position. And then we’ll see from there.”

In a surprising move, Antonelli’s teammate George Russell opted for the Medium compound in his final Q3 run after struggling for grip on the Soft tyre. While Antonelli considered this strategy, he ultimately decided that preserving new tyres for the race would be more beneficial. “We definitely thought about putting the Medium in qualifying… The jump from Medium to Soft was very little,” he explained. “Even in the Sprint, the Medium felt better than the Soft.”

Despite the temptation, Antonelli’s decision to stick with the Softs was decisive. “I felt good on the Soft… I thought it would be better to keep it for tomorrow. Tomorrow obviously we have the new tyres, so that’s good, especially for the start. So I think that was the right choice at the end.”

As the tension builds ahead of the race, all eyes will be on Antonelli to see if his strategic choices pay off. Can he break through the competition and claim victory in Brazil? One thing is for sure: this F1 weekend promises to be anything but predictable!

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