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Jenson Button’s Shocking Mercedes Strategy Backfires: Brave Move or Racing Disaster?

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July 7, 2025
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Jenson Button’s Shocking Mercedes Strategy Backfires: Brave Move or Racing Disaster?

Former Formula 1 driver Jenson Button unleashed a scathing criticism against Mercedes following a crucial strategy decision during the British Grand Prix. Button expressed bewilderment over Mercedes’ choice to equip George Russell with hard tires instead of slicks, despite calls for bravery in their strategy.

George Russell, starting from P4 in a rain-affected race, made an early pit stop to switch from intermediate tires to slicks on the formation lap. However, the unpredictable weather conditions led Mercedes to switch him back to intermediate tires and later to hard tires. This decision left Russell struggling to warm up the hard tires, ultimately finishing in P10 and earning just one point for himself and the team.

Russell admitted his mistake in possibly pitting too early and taking too much risk, especially considering he was not expecting to be given hard tires. He lamented the missed opportunity for a better result at his home Grand Prix, stating that a more conservative approach could have secured a higher finishing position.

The perplexing strategy call by Mercedes left Russell and observers questioning the team’s decision-making process. Russell pointed out the contradiction in opting for an early switch to slicks, considered a bold move, only to pair it with hard tires that required more time to reach optimal performance. The young driver expressed confusion over Mercedes’ concerns about graining on medium and soft tires, emphasizing the greater risks associated with using hard tires in such conditions.

Reflecting on the race, Russell acknowledged the fine line between risk and reward in strategic decisions, particularly in changing weather conditions. He described the situation as a 50/50 call, with hindsight suggesting that the team may have erred on the side of excessive risk-taking.

The British Grand Prix showcased the complexities and challenges faced by teams and drivers in navigating dynamic weather conditions and making split-second strategic choices. Despite the disappointment for George Russell and Mercedes, the race served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of Formula 1 and the high stakes involved in strategic decision-making on the track.

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