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Mercedes debated pitting Hamilton early

– Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the outfit debated pitting Lewis Hamilton for a new set of tyres after his heavy lock-up on the opening lap of the Mexican Grand Prix.Hamilton, who started on pole, snatched his front-right under braking for Turn 1 and was left with a significant flat-spot, which he had to manage over the opening stint.Hamilton regained his composure before pitting slightly early for his one-and-only stop on 17/71, but Wolff has admitted that the situation was initially difficult to manage."Maybe that race looked straightforward from the outside but it really wasn't from within the team," commented Wolff, as he reflected on the Grand Prix."It all began...
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