STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the possible race strategies for the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix?

The cherry trees are riotous at Suzuka this weekend, but no-one has time to enjoy the traditional custom of Hanami, with all eyes focused on the track and not on watching the wind-borne blossom.
Suzuka may be displaying its gentler side in Spring, but it’s still an ultra-fast, high-energy, destroyer of tyres, which makes for some interesting strategy options – and no real consensus on the best approach. So strap in – this one will be interesting…

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