Realizing the situation had suddenly worsened, Weber pressed the radio button without hesitation and actively requested the team for a pit stop to change tires.
The original plan was to pit with eight laps to go, just enough to utilize the peak lifespan of the soft red tires. Now, with Chen Xiangbei chasing at full speed, Weber was forced to change his strategy and pit two laps earlier.
Although it's two laps short of the original plan, considering the race is nearing its end, the car's fuel had almost been consumed, reducing the overall car weight by tens of kilograms. Pushing for two more laps is still within a safe and reasonable range.
Just as Weber was requesting the team, Vettel also pressed the voice communication button on the steering wheel.
He and Weber had maintained a train-like cruising state, with the two cars mostly within one second of each other. This means if Weber is at risk of a tactical overtake, Vettel would be in no better shape.
