Sochi Weather Roulette: How the Wet Crossover Decided the Russian Grand Prix

The 2021 Russian Grand Prix was defined by a dry-track tactical battle followed by a chaotic late-race downpour. The crucial differentiator was the timing of the transition to Intermediate tyres, which saw Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen capitalize while others, most notably Lando Norris, lost out by remaining on slick tyres too long.