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Merc explain Silverstone split tyre strategy calls

Mercedes' James Vowles has explained why Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas ran different strategies during Sunday's race at Silverstone. The two Mercedes drivers claimed a 1-2 finish at their home race at Silverstone in the F1 British Grand Prix last weekend. It was Lewis Hamilton who came out on top after employing a one stop strategy that saw him run from his pitstop on Lap 20 until the chequered flag on a set of Hard tyres. Valtteri Bottas, who had claimed pole position and led in the early stages, used a two stop strategy but had his chances ruined by a Safety Car that allowed Hamilton to pit without losing much time, and gain track position over his teammate. 'Going into the race, we...
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