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George Russell made a surprise second pit-stop during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as Toto Wolff reveals why.
Toto Wolff explained Mercedes’ decision to make a second pit-stop with George Russell during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Russell, initially leading drivers with a pit-stop on lap 21 for hard tyres, later made a second stop on lap 52 for medium rubber, dropping behind Lewis Hamilton, both finishing sixth and seventh. Despite not sulking, Russell secured the fastest lap, with Wolff noting the strategic reasoning for the second stop. The risk of losing position to Perez led to the decision based on tire wear, as Mercedes was the fourth-fastest team, according to Russell, with incremental gains seen on the W15. Wolff remains confident in their trajectory of continuous improvement, akin to boosting a share price with steady progress amidst competitors advancing.
