Was Mercedes' Strategy Unfair? Did It Cost Russell a Monza Victory?
George Russell believes Mercedes made the right call by splitting strategies, even though he ultimately fell short to teammate Kimi Antonelli in an electrifying Italian Grand Prix. The race unfolded dramatically: after just 13 laps, Antonelli, who had started from 19th on the grid, surged forward and was only a second behind Russell when a Virtual Safety Car (VSC) was deployed with 25 laps remain…
Sept. 6, 2026, 6:55 p.m.