Red Flag Roulette: How Tyre Stoppage Rules Decided the Wet and Wild 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix

The 2024 São Paulo Grand Prix was defined by volatile weather and the impact of Red Flag rules on tyre strategy. Max Verstappen, Esteban Ocon, and Pierre Gasly secured podium spots by staying out during the initial deluge, allowing them to benefit from a free tyre change under the Lap 32 Red Flag, which negated the strategic efforts of drivers who had pitted under green-flag or VSC conditions. The race highlighted the critical importance of tyre preservation and the nuances of wet-weather performance.