P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has conceded that Mercedes’ indecisive strategy decision cost Lewis Hamilton a likely victory at the United States Grand Prix.
Hamilton finished just two seconds behind Verstappen at the Circuit of the Americas, closing in rapidly in the final laps. Mercedes did not react to Verstappen’s undercut in the first stint, unsure of whether to do a one-stop or two-stop strategy. Hamilton rejoined the race behind Verstappen and struggled to catch up until they switched to the mediums. Mercedes’ team principal, Wolff, explained that they lost the race due to the decision to extend the one-stop strategy and losing time in the process. Despite the loss, it was a positive weekend for Mercedes with their successful floor upgrade.
Source: Crash
