The decisive scene
L33-L61 medium-stint podium chase and recovery
Hamilton did not reach P2 until Lap 62, and Leclerc’s P4 remained far from the podium group.
Featured decision read: MIXED
Ferrari's call
Ferrari held the one-stop medium run, with Hamilton P3 and Leclerc moving from P5 to P4 on Lap 39.
Why the answer stays bounded
Hamilton’s medium pace was strong, but without rival gaps it is unclear whether strategy, traffic, or rival events prevented an earlier P2 move.