Triggering undercuts and stretching the tyre life - How Strategy shaped the French Grand Prix | #F1

Summary by Krater

An explainer on the race strategies of the French Grand Prix, analysing the undercut, the overcut, and tyre management tactics using data visualisation.

From the video

Answers: How do the undercut and overcut race strategies work in Formula 1?

• undercut race strategy
• overcut race strategy
• F1 tire degradation
• pit stop delta
• track position in Formula 1
• team strategy in Formula 1

What it concludes

• The undercut allows a driver to pit early to use fresh tyres and speed advantage to pass a rival who pits later.
• The overcut can work when tyres take a long time to warm up, allowing the driver on track to build an advantage before pitting.
• Track position is key because overtaking on track remains a significant challenge in Formula 1.
• Teams can use both drivers to split strategies, force rivals to cover an undercut, and reduce the strategic options of rivals.