Russell Backs Mercedes Team Orders

Mercedes driver George Russell conceded the team's decision to swap him with Formula 1 team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the end of the Dutch Grand Prix was the "right decision" as they fought for second behind winner Lando Norris.

Antonelli and Russell were running second and fourth, split by Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, when a late virtual safety car for a stricken Esteban Ocon presented an opportunity that Mercedes seized by swapping their drivers' positions. capturengo.org