The Strategist’s picks for Pit Wall Predictions: Miami GP

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Published

02 MAY 2026

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Round 4 takes us to Miami, where strategy is rarely straightforward – and this year, the added threat of wet conditions could turn the entire race on its head.

With Carlos starting P14 and Alex P16, both drivers will be looking to move forward through what could be an unpredictable race around the Miami International Autodrome.

The Strategist – our secretive Pit Wall Predictions guru – has taken all of that into account… here’s how they see things playing out in Florida.

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The Strategist’s picks – Miami GP

Q1: On which lap will Alex make his first stop?

Lap 21-30. Alex stopped on Lap 26 here last year, and despite the weather risk, The Strategist expects a broadly similar window.

Q2: On which lap will Carlos make his first stop?

Lap 21-30. Carlos followed a near-identical strategy in 2025, and the call is for both cars to align again this time around

Q3: Which Williams driver will pit first?

Carlos. It’s been a consistent trend so far this season, and The Strategist is sticking with it.

Q4: Will there be a Safety Car OR Virtual Safety Car during the race?

Both SC and VSC. Miami has already shown a tendency for interruptions, and with potential rain in the mix, this race could feature multiple neutralisations.

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Q5: What will Alex’s longest stint on the same set of tyres be?

21-30 laps. A slightly shorter stint could be in play if conditions fluctuate or strategies need to adapt mid-race.

Q6: What will Carlos’ longest stint on the same set of tyres be?

21-30 laps. Similar logic applies here, flexibility will be key if the weather plays a role.

Q7: When the first Williams driver pits, what position will they pit from?

P13-P18. Starting positions point toward an early phase spent in the lower midfield before strategy begins to shuffle the order.

Q8: How many pit stops will the highest-placing Williams driver make?

1 stop. Despite the uncertainty, The Strategist is backing a relatively clean race from a strategy standpoint.

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