What are the tactical options for the United States GP?

The United States Grand Prix in Texas is set to be a highly strategic race, with all three Pirelli tire compounds likely to be in play. While Max Verstappen dominated Saturday's Sprint and qualifying, he downplayed his chances, citing McLaren's strong long-run pace and anticipated high temperatures. Last year’s race favored a one-stop strategy, predominantly medium to hard. However, Pirelli's new compound bridge this year, with a surprisingly quick hard tire, presents genuine dilemmas. The powerful undercut, coupled with expected scorching track temperatures and a stiff wind, will make tire management challenging. Teams face critical decisions on whether to opt for durable but potentially slower hard tires, or risk faster two-stop strategies involving medium and soft compounds, balancing speed against time lost in pit stops and traffic.