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Vettel says VSC cost him podium chance
Sebastian Vettel believes the Virtual Safety Car cost him a chance to finish on the podium in the United States Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver finished a distant fourth after opting for a different strategy than his direct rivals. Vettel stretched his first stint on supersofts longer than his rivals to take the lead before stopping for softs. He then pitted for mediums just 15 laps later, but the VSC period caused by Max Verstappen aided drivers who were yet to pit. "I think we had a good race," said Vettel. "We stayed out longer. Obviously other people in front us of pitted sooner so I think it was a chance for us to try something different. "Then I think we pitted...
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