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Analysis: Why Mercedes refused strategy alteration
THE BRAZILIAN GP for many a fan was a frustrating experience. The battle for the lead of the race never materialised into it's spectacular potential. Mercedes dominated, but chose not to split their drivers' strategies despite a pressing call from one of them to do so. JORDAN HARVEY investigates why. Lap 12: Nico Rosberg dives into the pits to momentarily relinquish the lead of the Brazilian GP over his team mate Lewis Hamilton in what was otherwise a commanding drive for the German driver, leading to a second win in succession. His recent run of competitiveness has seen him claim all of the last five pole positions, plus the aforementioned back-to-back race victories. Such was Rosberg's...
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