[12th Lap]
**We'll take that pit now, Luca. The crew's ready**
Luca acknowledged the pit instruction with a curt, "Got it," and prepared for the turn into the pit lane as he exited Turn 16. He still held P2. He, Moritz, and Colt had already debated and decided he'd box, even though Derstappen was close behind.
[Analyzing 3rd Position's distance from host and Dallara (F2 04)...]
[3rd Position is 4 sec away, host.]
[System's prediction: That value will decrease, and not in your favor due to the pitstop.]
Falling back to third was worth the risk; carrying worn-out tires into the most tense laps of any race would only spell trouble.
The roar of the crowd faded momentarily as he guided his Dallara onto the pit entry, navigating the speed limit zone.