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Mercedes tyre choice was “crucial” to Russian GP win - Wolff

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff believes his side’s strategy gamble to start the Russian Grand Prix on Medium tyres was a “crucial” factor behind its victory. With Mercedes anticipating to lose ground to Ferrari on the long drag down to Turn 2 due to the Scuderia’s superior straight-line speed, the German manufacturer opted for a different strategy. Both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas set their quickest laps of Q2 on Pirelli’s Medium compound, meaning they could run longer into Sunday’s race than the Soft-starting Ferraris. It would prove an important factor as the long-running Hamilton was able to pit under Virtual Safety Car conditions, meaning he was able to retain...
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