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Mercedes explains split strategy approach for British GP

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says both of his drivers would have been deserving of victory at the British Grand Prix, in the wake of a split strategy approach. Valtteri Bottas qualified ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton for a grand prix at which tyre supplier Pirelli outlined that a two-stop strategy, rather than one-stop, was likely to be favourable. Bottas defended his position during the early stages and came in for fresh Medium tyres, committing to a two-stop strategy, on lap 16 of 52. Hamilton, also on Mediums, stayed out, and profited when the Safety Car was called four laps later by making a pit stop for Hard tyres under reduced racing speed. Hamilton retained the lead and did not stop...
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