McLaren had about 40 seconds to make the decision with Oscar on the SC. I listened to each team radio:
Oscar:
Are we boxing or staying out?
Answer: staying out (after saying standby and ~15 seconds deliberation
Lando:
What are we doing?
...[5 seconds silence]
tires are fine
Answer: we're staying out (after just a few more seconds)
I don't think Lando's comment on tires influenced McLaren's decision at all, but it implies he may have preferred to stay out (and in normal circumstances that would probably make sense to go contrary from 3rd)
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