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Mercedes says fixed strategies lesser of two evils

Mercedes says criticisms about its stance on strategy need to be put in context, because it could have chosen to go down the route of having number one and number two drivers instead. The Brackley-based team came under fire from fans after the Brazilian Grand Prix over its policy of not letting Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg take strategy gambles in their bid for victory. Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff said he sympathised with fans who feel short-changed by the situation, but said it would be unacceptable for his team to risk internal friction by having sides of the garage at war. "As a fan I can understand that absolutely, but there are various escalations," explained...
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