Miami’s iconic street circuit is a track like no other. With the ubiquitous uneven ground associated with street circuits, nineteen corners, and three straights, drivers will face a little of everything as they tackle this track. With three DRS zones thrown in the mix, chances to overtake will abound, and with the season still in the early stages, every point earned here makes a difference.
There’s a safety car at Miami, with Norris in P1 and Verstappen behind. Norris needs to pit, and Red Bull need to decide their resultant strategy. Verstappen and Perez have pitted before, but neither are running on fresh tyres, and Verstappen has floor damage. To pit or not to pit, that is the question. Will the Red Bulls stay out and push their tyres, or pit and trust that fresh tyres will win?
Suggested car setup and attribute focus for the Miami International Autodrome:
- Low speed cornering is crucial
- Focusing on top speed, high speed cornering and DRS effectiveness is also recommended
- Favours cars with balanced stats
Miami is balanced circuit which will offer opportunities for team’s that have focused on speed, manoeuvrability or a bit of both.
- GP strategies will call for at least one pit, but with a very high likelihood of a safety car appearing be prepared to squeeze in another stop to swap tyres or address any issues.
- The weather in Florida can be temperamental, so make sure to check the forecast and be ready to quickly adapt to any wet conditions.
- Miami has three long straights, and you can expect to see some high-speed battles as your opponents show off their car’s power. If you can’t compete in raw speed, the circuit’s corners and chicane will offer opportunities to regain any lost places.