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Mercedes double stack Antonelli and Russell at 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix

Original: 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix: Mercedes double stack Antonelli and Russell pit stops

Mercedes executed a double-stack pit stop, bringing both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell into the pits on the same lap during the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix. The high-risk strategy, designed to gain track position at the expense of pit time for one driver, has drawn attention from Formula 1 fans as the race unfolds in Sakhir.

Why now: A double-stack pit stop is a dramatic, high-stakes team strategy that always sparks debate among racing fans while the race is live.

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