Although Valtteri Bottas has been criticised for failing to match Lewis Hamilton, Ho-Pin Tung says it is thanks to him that Mercedes often come out on top in the strategy game. Mercedes started first and third at the Spanish Grand Prix with Red Bull's Max Verstappen sandwiched between the team-mates. Although the Dutchman made the better start, taking the lead at Turn 1, it was Hamilton who claimed the victory as Mercedes pitted his two-stop strategy against Verstappen's one. Keeping Bottas on a one-stopper, Mercedes covered their bases, something Red Bull were not able to do. With Sergio Perez only P8 on the grid, the Mexican driver was unable to help his team-mate with Verstappen saying...
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