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Martin Brundle: George Russell must question Mercedes over Italian GP VSC call
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Key Points:
- Martin Brundle criticized Mercedes' virtual safety car strategy at the Italian Grand Prix, suggesting George Russell missed a key opportunity for victory by not pitting for fresh tyres.
- Russell stayed out on hard tyres during the VSC, while teammate and championship rival Kimi Antonelli pitted for mediums, allowing Antonelli to regain track position and win the race.
- Brundle emphasized that Russell must seek answers from Mercedes, as the lost chance to close the championship gap was significant given Antonelli's power unit penalty that started him at the back of the grid.
- Naomi Schiff also highlighted that Russell might be questioning his own performance but agreed that the team’s strategy likely cost him the race win.
- Antonelli’s victory at Monza marked his seventh F1 win and extended his championship lead to 66 points over Russell.
