WATCH: Mercedes explain why Bottas pitted first despite not having track position

10:35, 11 Oct 2018

byMatt

Normally, at Mercedes, whoever has track position gets first dibs on pitting during the race. Lewis Hamilton was leading, but Valtteri Bottas took the first pit-stop. Fans have been firing in questions about this, so Mercedes have taken the time to answer.

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WATCH: Mercedes explain why Bottas pitted first despite not having track position

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