[30th Lap]
As good as Max Addams was, the Bueseno Velocità Jnr driver had managed to hold off Luca for a solid eight laps. Even though Luca had decided to serve his penalty back on lap 23, giving Addams some breathing room, it was still impressive how well Bueseno Velocità Jnr had executed their strategy.
Their clever move had Max pit just as Luca served his penalty, a calculated risk designed to keep Max out of immediate danger. Meanwhile, Aaronson took his penalty on lap 25, serving the 5-second sanction handed to him. With that, all three cars were now clear of penalties, perfectly aligned on the track, and sharing a single straightaway.
Max was at a disadvantage now. Caught in the middle, he was Luca's target. Fresh out of the pits, his tires were still cold and needed time to reach optimal temperature. Luca, on the other hand, had hot, ready tires as they approached Turn 1. With the grip advantage firmly in his favor, Luca was primed to strike.
