Mercedes explains Russell’s Monza VSC strategy as questions follow
Mercedes explained why George Russell was not pitted under the virtual safety car at the Italian Grand Prix. The decision drew scrutiny, with Martin Brundle saying Russell should seek answers after the call may have affected his chance of winning at Monza.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff addressed the strategy decision that left George Russell out on hard tyres during a virtual safety car period at the Italian Grand Prix. According to Crash.net, Wolff explained why Russell was not brought in under the VSC at Monza.
The call has since been questioned externally. Motorsport.com reported that former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle said Russell should ask Mercedes for answers, arguing the VSC strategy may have cost him victory.
Motorsport.com also said Russell had looked set to cut the gap to his championship rival and team-mate Kimi Antonelli at Monza, while Antonelli was on a different strategy during that phase of the race.
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