One race down, and our Pit Wall Predictions guru – The Strategist – is off to a slow start in 2025. With just 5 points on the board compared to the early leader’s 35, there’s work to do.
Can they claw their way back when Atlassian Williams Racing compete on Sunday in Shanghai? Will you follow their tips or will you create your own strategy to success?
Read on to discover their predictions for Round 2 in China...
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Q1: On which lap will Alex make his first stop?
Lap 11-20. Last season, he stopped on lap 9, but this time The Strategist sees him pushing slightly deeper into the race.
Q2: On which lap will Carlos make his first stop?
Lap 11-20. He stopped on lap 17 in 2024, and this range covers a similar strategy.
Q3: Which Williams driver will pit first?
Alex. He was the first to stop in Melbourne, and The Strategist expects a repeat in Shanghai.
Q4: When the first Williams driver pits, what position will they pit from?
P6-P10. Alex pitted from P7 last time out, and Shanghai could see a similar trend.
Q5: How many pit stops will our drivers make between them?
Four. A number in line with last year’s data.
Q6: How many full Safety Car periods will there be?
1. While there were two Safety Cars in Shanghai last year, The Strategist is expecting a slightly calmer race this time.
Q7: Which tyre will Alex end his race on?
Hard. A safe and consistent choice to close out the race.
Q8: Which tyre will Carlos end his race on?
Hard. Matching Alex in what looks to be a familiar strategy.
The Strategist has spoken, but will their picks deliver Pit Wall Predictions points this time? Get your choices locked in before the Chinese Grand Prix and see if you can outscore our resident race mastermind!
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