# Russell's Strategy Dilemma at Spa | F1 News

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Published: 2026-09-13T18:46:55+00:00
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George Russell finished fifth at the Spanish Grand Prix, but controversy erupted over Mercedes’ bold two-stop strategy—something most teams avoided. Russell questioned the call on radio, wondering if he could’ve held off Lando Norris with a one-stop approach. Team boss Toto Wolff defended it, citing fading medium tires and seizing the virtual safety car window to deploy fresh hard compound rubber. Russell later conceded the hard tire was the smarter move, even acknowledging his slim chances of overtaking on a track where passing is brutal—and hinted he may be out of championship contention. Meanwhile, teammate Kimi Antonelli nailed a one-stop strategy to win the race, vaulting ahead in the standings. Wolff stands firm on the team’s decision, emphasizing that sometimes the moves that feel risky from the driver’s seat are the ones engineered for maximum result. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/wolff-explains-decision-on-russells-tyre-strategy-in-spanish-grand-prix.5OzZDcQ3mOReAy80BqHiU1 More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/91b0bd1be5411e6e Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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