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Vettel admits slick switch was his decision

Sebastian Vettel has taken responsibility for the disastrous decision to switch to slicks during the Turkish Grand Prix. Quickly despatched by Lewis Hamilton at the start, the German was running tenth, behind Carlos Sainz, when most of his rivals began to pit for fresh Inters. However, the four-time world champion, widely regarded as one of the sport's true 'Regenmeister's', made the surprise decision to switch to slicks, fitting a set of mediums. It was a decision he immediately regretted, as he struggled to keep his Aston Martin on track, slipping steadily down the order as he slowly made his way back to the pits for another set of Inters. Asked who made the call, he replied: 'Together,...
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