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Mercedes ‘to push back’ team orders until necessary

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed the team discussed its options on team orders at the Italian Grand Prix but explains how it did not use them at Monza to see Lewis Hamilton claim victory and extend his Formula 1 world championship lead. After contact between Hamilton and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel on the opening lap in Italy sent the German into a spin, Mercedes boss Wolff says team strategy rather than team orders became key to victory in Monza. 5774263478001 CrashTV:  Wolff explained the long opening stint by Bottas ensured he had fresher tyres to attack Max Verstappen late on to take the final podium place, which he gained following the Red Bull driver’s time...
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