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Valtteri Bottas surprised Lewis Hamilton's strategy worked out
Valtteri Bottas says he must learn from his defeat at the British Grand Prix, having erroneously believed that Lewis Hamilton’s strategy would be slower. Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli reckoned a two-stop strategy would be the optimum choice but Mercedes was open to the idea of its drivers adopting different approaches. Bottas defended against Hamilton through the early laps but upon pitting for a first time he committed himself to a two-stop strategy, having fitted another set of Medium tyres. Hamilton, meanwhile, extended his first stint and exchanged his Medium tyres for a set of Hards, ensuring he did not need to stop again, while also profiting from the timing of the Safety Car...
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