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Hamilton: Wouldn't Have Pitted If Knew Second Was Risk

Lewis Hamilton admits he wouldn't have pitted under the late safety car at the British Grand Prix if he knew it would cost him second place to teammate George Russell.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed he would not have made a second pit stop during the late safety car period at the British Grand Prix had he been aware that the move would result in him losing second place to George Russell. forestarrow.rest

The race was neutralized in the closing stages following Max Verstappen's crash at Stowe. Hamilton, who was behind Ferrari teammate and eventual race winner Charles Leclerc, made the strategic decision to pit again, allowing Russell to move into second place.