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What's a 'strategic gamble'?

In Formula 1, a 'strategic gamble' refers to a team's or supplier's decision that carries risk but could lead to a significant advantage. Pirelli's choice of softer tyres for Sepang, despite the rough track, is a gamble to encourage more pit stops and varied strategies, potentially leading to a more unpredictable and exciting race, rather than a straightforward one.