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Oleg Karpov

Why Mercedes didn't pit George Russell under virtual safety car in Italian GP: "We didn't know which strategy was better"

Kimi Antonelli's sensational win from the back of the grid in the Italian Grand Prix was thanks to a great drive, but perhaps also a little help from strategy and a timely virtual safety car.

The Italian was the only Mercedes driver to make a pitstop during the race - and ultimately defeated his team-mate and championship rival George Russell.

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