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Russell defends Mercedes’ strategy calls: ‘You need to be brave’
©Mercedes Phillip van Osten
07/07/2025 at 11:3807/07/2025 at 11:38 George Russell defended Mercedes’ aggressive tyre strategies during Sunday’s unpredictable British Grand Prix, insisting the team’s willingness to take risks was born from a lack of car performance rather than poor judgment. After a strong qualifying performance that saw him start fourth on the grid, Russell was one of just five drivers to make a daring move into the pit lane at the end of the formation lap to fit slick tyres on a still-damp track. The gamble – also taken by Ferarri’s Charles Leclerc – backfired almost immediately, with heavier rain returning and a Virtual Safety Car neutralising any early...
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