The decisive scene
L1-L24 opening medium stint
The medium extension preserved tyre life but did not prevent Mercedes from taking control later in the race.
Featured decision read: MIXED
Ferrari's call
Ferrari kept Leclerc and Hamilton out on medium tyres while Leclerc controlled the lead phase and Hamilton ran in the podium group.
Why the answer stays bounded
The mediums remained healthy, Ferrari had two cars close together strategically, and interruptions made clean tyre wear and gap projection harder.