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Mercedes explains German GP F1 team orders call 

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says the prospect of throwing away a one-two finish prompted the decision to impose team orders on Valtteri Bottas at the German Grand Prix.  Having recovered through the field from 14th on the grid, Lewis Hamilton found himself in the lead of the race after staying out on track after Sebastian Vettel crashed out as rain fell and teammate Bottas dived into the pitlane.  On fresher Ultrasoft tyres, Bottas challenged Hamilton following the subsequent Safety Car restart but the Briton held firm, before Bottas received instruction to hold his position as Hamilton pulled clear to claim a remarkable win.  5774263478001 CrashTV:  The result sees Hamilton...
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