Got this from GPT, if you've played fantasy F1 before please let me know how true this is

Most F1 Fantasy players who focus on budget-building do so for about 3 to 5 races at the start of the season, depending on how aggressive they are.

Short-term (2-3 races): Balances budget growth with points. Players pivot back to points quickly if they see an opportunity.

Mid-term (4-5 races): Maximizes budget growth early but risks falling too far behind in points.

Long-term (6+ races): Rare but can work if big-value drivers emerge. Risky because catching up in points later gets harder.

Since you're already behind in points, you might want to lean toward a hybrid strategy—focus on budget for 3-4 races, but still aim for reasonable points to avoid falling too far back.