It’s time for Formula 1 to hit the Las Vegas Strip. Round 22 of Pit Wall Predictions, presented by Gulf, brings us to one of the fastest circuits on the calendar, where cold tyres and the long straights, mixed this year with the chance of rain, can flip strategy on its head.
Carlos starts from a superb P3, perfectly placed to attack under the lights, while Alex lines up P16 with plenty of room to play the long game. With both drivers showing strong pace across practice, it’s time to make your picks.
Our secretive guru – The Strategist – has locked in theirs, will they strike it lucky or will they be counting their losses in Vegas tonight? Here’s how they see the night unfolding on the Strip:
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The Strategist’s Predictions – Las Vegas GP:
Q1: On which lap will Alex make his first stop?
Lap 21-30. Alex stopped early here last year, but The Strategist is expecting a longer opening stint this time around.
Q2: On which lap will Carlos make his first stop?
Lap 21-30. The Strategist tips Carlos to stretch his first run, but will you follow their pick?
Q3: Which Williams driver will pit first?
Carlos. After pitting first last time out in São Paulo, The Strategist expects that pattern to continue.
Q4: How many pit stops will our drivers make between them?
Two. Fewer than we made last year, but a one-stop feels most likely based on historical strategy.
Q5: How many Virtual Safety Car periods will there be?
Zero. None in 2024, and The Strategist predicts that any attrition will likely require the full SC around these streets.
Q6: How many full Safety Car periods will there be?
One. Vegas can be unpredictable – one SC intervention sees The Strategist err on the side of caution.
Q7: Which tyre will Alex end his race on?
Hard. The same compound he ended on here last year.
Q8: Which tyre will Carlos end his race on?
Hard. Keeping your tyres alive around these streets is a balancing act, but the hard is expected to be the reliable race-ending choice once again.
With overtaking opportunities plentiful and tyre temperatures notoriously difficult to manage, Vegas is always a strategist’s playground. Lock in your predictions now, good luck!
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