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STRATEGY UNPACKED: How both Mercedes jumped the Ferraris in the British Grand Prix

Former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy

Bernie Collins

11 July 2023

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG

The two Mercedes of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton started the British Grand Prix P6 and P7 respectively, with the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz ahead in P4 and P5.

At the chequered flag the Mercedes had gained positions to finish third and fifth whereas Ferrari had dropped back to P9 and P10 – so how did the Silver Arrows jump ahead of the scarlet cars? Former Aston Martin strategist Bernie Collins explains all…

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