FIA race director Charlie Whiting has explained why Mercedes’ ‘phantom’ pit stop during the Italian Grand Prix did not breach the Formula 1 sporting regulations, calling the move “all part of the game.” Mercedes’ pit crew was seen outside the team’s garage preparing for a stop towards the end of Lap 20 as Lewis Hamilton ran second behind Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen, suggesting it planned to pit the British driver. 5774263478001 CrashTV:  Raikkonen came into the pits, going into the Ferrari pit box next to Mercedes’, but Hamilton continued on his way before eventually pitting eight laps later. Hamilton would go on to win the race after passing Raikkonen for the lead with...
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