Mercedes split strategy helped Antonelli beat Russell at Monza
Mercedes used different race strategies for Kimi Antonelli and George Russell during the Italian Grand Prix, with Antonelli making the team's only pitstop. Reports said a timely virtual safety car and the strategy call contributed to Antonelli's win over Russell.
Kimi Antonelli won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, with multiple reports describing the result as a sensational victory. He beat Mercedes team-mate and championship rival George Russell.
According to the reports, Mercedes split the strategies between its two drivers. Antonelli was the only Mercedes driver to make a pitstop during the race, while Russell was not pitted under the virtual safety car.
The coverage said Antonelli's drive was a major factor in the result, and that strategy and a timely virtual safety car also played a role. Motorsport.com reported Mercedes' view that it did not know which strategy was better.
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