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Mercedes reveal Hamilton risk over aid for 'sitting duck' Russell

Article To news overview © XPBimages Mercedes Head of Race Strategy Rosie Wait has insisted Lewis Hamilton had to be prioritised in the fight against Carlos Sainz at the end of the Japanese Grand Prix because George Russell was a "sitting duck". Russell and Hamilton had a number of flashpoints during the race at Suzuka as both tried to advance position following an under par qualifying. With the seven-time World Champion having followed a conventional strategy in line with his rivals, Russell opted to try and pull off a one-stop strategy, leaving him at the mercy of the chasing pack once their new tyres were fitted. When Hamilton and Sainz latched onto the back of his W14,...
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