Nico Rosberg weighs in on Mercedes Dutch GP team orders between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell
Former Mercedes Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg has defended the Brackley outfit's team orders during the Dutch Grand Prix. The race at Zandvoort was heavily disrupted on the opening lap when Red Bull's Max Verstappen suffered a massive crash, resulting in a red flag. Following the restart and a subsequent late virtual safety car, Kimi Antonelli pitted for soft tyres while George Russell stayed ...…
Mercedes driver George Russell was ordered to let teammate Kimi Antonelli pass into second place during the Dutch Grand Prix. According to Motorsport.com, former Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg defended the team orders. The decision was made after a late virtual safety car, with Antonelli on soft tyres and Russell on older tyres.
The team orders were given despite Russell's initial reluctance, with him questioning the decision over team radio, asking if Antonelli was planning to catch Lando Norris, who went on to win the race. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the decision wasn't a difficult call.
The result was a double podium for Mercedes, with Russell holding off Lewis Hamilton to take third place. The team extended their lead in the Constructors' standings, with Antonelli maintaining his lead in the Drivers' standings, 59 points clear of Russell and Hamilton.
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