What happened: Ferrari fully committed to the soft compound, and McLaren matched the dry setup for the restart. While the track appeared to be drying, the intermediate emerged as the required rubber for the opening laps.

Why it matters: The aggressive strategy squandered strong track position for Ferrari, which had secured a front-row start. The miscalculation left both cars struggling for grip while intermediate runners built an early advantage in the damp conditions.

What to watch: The constructors will review their weather data and pit wall decision-making processes following the strategic misfire.