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Wolff: ‘Strategy Made All The Difference’ In Hamilton’s Triumph Over Verstappen

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has hailed the Silver Arrows’ strategy calls in the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, saying they made “all the difference” in Sir Lewis Hamilton’s triumph over the Red Bull of Max Verstappen. READ: Bahrain GP: Sebastian Vettel Picks Up 5 Penalty Points In One Day Verstappen was favourite to win the 2021 season-opener after he took pole position by almost four-tenths of a second on Saturday – and the Red Bull RB16B was also believed to have better long-run pace than the Mercedes W12. However, with Mercedes having two cars against Verstappen upfront, they were able to utilise undercuts and experiment with their strategy Speaking after the race, Wolff said...
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