Miami GP 2022:Lewis Hamilton Questioned His Mercedes Team’s Strategy

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He had finished a forlorn 13th two weeks previously at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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Team-mate Russell made the most of the Safety Car to pit for fresh tyres and, with that advantage, was able to pass Hamilton to finish fifth.

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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc leads the title race with 104 ahead of world champion Verstappen of Red Bull on 85.

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