MERCEDES DEFENDS DUTCH GP TEAM ORDERS CALL

Original: Mercedes on Dutch GP team orders: We would’ve done the exact same thing the other way around

Mercedes confirms it would have implemented identical team orders in reverse at the Dutch Grand Prix to position Kimi Antonelli ahead of George Russell.

Mercedes has reviewed its Dutch Grand Prix team orders and is certain getting Kimi Antonelli to overtake George Russell late on ensured it secured a double Formula 1 podium – and would have made the exact same call the other way around. In the closing stages of the Zandvoort race, Esteban Ocon trigg