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Why Mercedes opted for a double-stack stop in Abu Dhabi
Mercedes chief strategist James Vowles has clarified why the team double-stacked Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton during an off-the-pace season finale in Abu Dhabi. The team's hand was forced on lap 10 when Sergio Perez, in his final grand prix with Racing Point, was forced to pull off track with a technical gremlin that resulted in a VSC given the position of his car. Article continues under video At that stage, the majority of the field opted for a stop, including Mercedes who pitted both second-placed Bottas and Hamilton in third, rather than attempting an off-setting strategy in its pursuit of leader Max Verstappen. Vowles has clarified that running both drivers to the end on the...
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