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Hamilton wanted to risk one-stop F1 strategy

Lewis Hamilton was prepared to risk a one-stop strategy in a bid to win Formula 1’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, but says Mercedes ultimately made the right decision. Check out the Crash F1 YouTube channel - CLICK HERE Hamilton ultimately finished second to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen after the Dutchman was able to capitalise on Mercedes’ tyre wear struggles, with the six-time world champion passing teammate Valtteri Bottas amid a late charge after running longer in his second stint. Hamilton initially wanted to attempt finishing the race without making a second pit stop, despite his 10-second gap to Verstappen coming down before he was called in on Lap 42. “I was trying to go for a...
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