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Vettel says Mercedes 'got lucky' in Mexico

Sebastian Vettel suggested that Mercedes were fortunate with their choice of strategy in Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix, which saw Lewis Hamilton clinch victory despite a strong challenge from Vettel. "I think they got a bit lucky," said the Ferrari driver after the race. "Second, they just had more speed. Vettel and Hamilton clashed in the run down to the turn 1 at the start, and Hamilton then made contact with Red Bull's Max Verstappen which dropped him down the order. But after pitting on lap 23, Hamilton then made an extended run to the finish on a single set of hard compound tyres - which proved a winning strategy. Hamilton wins in Mexico but has to wait for title...
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