STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix?

Imola in May is joyous. Everything is in bloom; the scent of cypress hangs heavy on the air; sunlight glints off the pale, green waters of the River Santerno. It’s quite at odds with the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari which is narrow, bumpy, and very old-school.
And at such a tight and narrow circuit, track position is crucial, giving pole-sitter Oscar Piastri the early advantage over the rest of the field. But all his rivals will be crunching the numbers overnight trying to find a way to beat him. So what are the strategic options for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix?

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