Yes, you read that correct. In our view, Lando Norris made the correct call. He decided to back his gut & stay out. But of course, it was the wrong call but let's not slay the driver for doing what we all inevitably do - back our gut. 😎 

Lewis Hamilton finally won his 100th - and did so in epic style. He drove to the strategy Mercedes had for him, one of his inane talents. Now whether you like Hamilton & his records or not, you witnessed history in the making at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix. 

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In this Pits to Podium segment of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Soumil and Kunal re-live the epic, entertaining and Shakespearean race that was - the 2021 Russian Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz Jr.'s attacking opening laps, Norris' early race lead, the late-race rain, the gambles that worked - and ones that didn't, Verstappen's surprise P2, Mercedes' tactical penalty for Bottas, Alonso-magic and more. Tune in!

(Season 2021, Episode 59)

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