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Mercedes explain message to Russell during Perez battle
Article To news overview © XPB Mercedes have explained why George Russell was not encouraged to battle with Sergio Perez during the Australian Grand Prix. Russell moved up from fifth to third after pitting during a Safety Car period, putting him ahead of Perez as well as teammate Lewis Hamilton. However, with 20 laps remaining in the race, Mercedes requested that Russell focus on conserving his tyres for the remainder of the Grand Prix, rather than fighting with Perez. Perez was able to get ahead and, following Max Verstappen's retirement from the race, he was promoted up into P2, handing P3 to Russell. Mercedes detail 'subtletly' in message to Russell James Vowles, Chief Strategist at...
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