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Klien: Orders after final stop is normal practice
The use of team-orders after a driver's final scheduled pit stop is normal practice according to former Formula 1 driver Christian Klien. In Malaysia, both Red Bull and Mercedes, who at the time were running first, second, third and fourth respectively, told their drivers not to race their team-mates and to hold position. Whilst Sebastian Vettel denied the order and overtook Mark Webber, which Klien says will do the 25-year-old "no favours", Nico Rosberg took heed of his instruction and remained fourth, behind Lewis Hamilton, until the checkered flag. Some fans felt they were robbed of an on-track battle because of the order, but Klien says such tactics are common place in F1....
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