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Verstappen's pole lap was his 10th of the season, but the story of qualifying was the different tyre choices between the two title rivals: Verstappen on the softer, faster, but less durable compound, and Hamilton on the more durable mediums—a tactical gamble that would define the early race.

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On Lap 36, Antonio Giovinazzi’s Alfa Romeo broke down, triggering a Virtual Safety Car (VSC). Red Bull took a gamble, pitting Verstappen for a fresh set of hard tires. Mercedes, fearing they would lose track position if they pitted, chose to keep Hamilton out on his highly worn tires. Verstappen's pole lap was his 10th of the

With the Safety Car withdrawn for a single lap of racing, the championship was decided in a 5.281 km dash. Red Bull took a gamble, pitting Verstappen for