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Russell backs Mercedes team orders at Dutch GP

Mercedes driver George Russell has backed the team's decision to swap positions with Kimi Antonelli during the closing stages of the Dutch Grand Prix, calling it 'the right decision' as they competed for second place behind winner Lando Norris.

George Russell has accepted Mercedes' team orders that saw him swap positions with Kimi Antonelli at the Dutch Grand Prix, acknowledging the decision was 'the right decision'. The Mercedes drivers were battling for second place behind winner Lando Norris, with Antonelli running second and Russell fourth, split by Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.

The swap occurred during a late virtual safety car period for a stricken Esteban [car], as Mercedes strategically maneuvered their drivers to secure the best possible result in the race. game-sweetbonanza.com