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George Russell rues ’50/50′ Mercedes risk: ‘It hurts me a lot’
George Russell expressed disappointment at Mercedes’ risky strategy during the British Grand Prix, as his 10th place finish had a negative impact on him.
The decision not to start the race and go for slick tyres early on turned out to be a disastrous choice for Russell during his home race.
Although the track dried quickly, the virtual safety car and the return of heavy rainfall disrupted Mercedes’ strategy and led to challenging conditions.
Returning to slick tyres too early in the final laps resulted in Russell spinning out and accepting that the team had taken too many risks.
Reflecting on the race, Russell acknowledged that a more conservative approach could have secured a higher position, but the team aimed for a more aggressive strategy.
