2019 British GP - Silverstone

[Nitrodaze]

The radio call is only a big deal because it was broadcasted. It was nothing otherwise.

It might appear to be trivial but l think there is more than meets the eye. If we go on face value, unfortunately the radio messages got broadcasted and it suggested that Mercedes did not have a handle on the end of the British GP. Secondly, they did not consult their drivers to find out the state of the tyres were and what they think about pitting, which l found unusual. Thirdly, they issued what was effectively an order to pit, which is very rare for Mercedes to do. Finally, The instruction to pit was ignored by the driver that won the race.

The problem for Mercedes is that, the episode had two perspective by the fans. Some think that they are trying to manipulate the end of the race. Others think the dumb strategist of old is back on the Mercedes pitwall. Whatever the case, it is not a good public opinion for Mercedes.

I think they would spend some time discussing these things to understand what to do next time round in similar situation.