On Lap 69, Verstappen entered the pits and emerged on a set of soft tires for his final attack. He set the fastest lap on the final lap, securing the additional point and extending his lead over Leclerc to 5.1 seconds.
Marko revealed that there were discussions on the radio regarding the pit stop, and to keep Verstappen satisfied, the team decided to fulfill his request. Marko emphasized Verstappen’s confidence and ease of driving, which has become characteristic of the Dutch driver.
