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Mercedes explains Dutch GP team orders aimed at helping Russell

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Mercedes clarified that late team orders at Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix were intended to help George Russell secure third, not favour Kimi Antonelli. Russell defended the decision despite losing championship ground.

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How the sources differ

Motorsport.com leads on Andrew Shovlin's technical explanation, while Crash.net focuses on Russell's defensive drive. ESPN and Formula1.com highlight Russell's own verdict, with ESPN noting the championship impact. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most detailed explanation from Mercedes' engineering director, covering the strategic reasoning behind the team orders, and includes an image.

Coverage

Mercedes: Late Dutch GP team orders were to help George Russell

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On social

Mercedes' low deployment on Lap 5 that allowed Piastri to overtake Russell. Russell in the cooldown room: “No deployment. I didn’t even look in my mirrors and next thing I just see he’s on the inside.” Piastri to the media: “George's PU selected reverse down to Turn 7 and I got one more position.”

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