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Why Verstappen didn't pit like Hamilton in Hungary
Christian Horner says Max Verstappen would have been even more of a sitting duck had Red Bull opted to follow Mercedes' suit as they pitted Lewis Hamilton late in the race – a crucial move in Hamilton's victory. Verstappen led much of the race from pole, shaking off a pursuit from the world champion, which prompted Mercedes' strategy gamble. Article continues under video Hamilton cut the Dutchman's 20-second gap and passed him with three laps to go, opening up his championship lead to 62 points in the process. Explaining the decision not to pit Verstappen, Horner told Sky Sports: "We had track position. I think Mercedes just had a quicker car in the race today. "To be able to...
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