Mercedes: Team orders all about protecting Hamilton despite “no sense” criticism

In the closing stages of the Suzuka race, one-stopping George Russell was running in fifth place, ahead of Lewis Hamilton, as the fast-charging Ferrari of Carlos Sainz closed in on them from behind. While Hamilton was on fresher tyres, there was no immediate call for Russell to move aside for his team-mate – which prompted some frustrations from the seven-time world champion over the …Keep reading