Christian Horner believes Mercedes were thinking more about Max Verstappen than Lando Norris in the closing stages of the Russian Grand Prix. The race at Sochi became a straight fight for victory between Norris and Lewis Hamilton once the planned pit-stops had been completed, with the McLaren driver holding a clear lead until closed down by the seven-time World Champion. Once he had got into the dirty air, Hamilton found it difficult to get into a challenging position against his fellow Briton. But a rain shower opened the door wide open to his 100th career F1 triumph as he stopped for intermediate tyres at the right time, whereas Norris stayed out on slicks for too long and struggled to...
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