Hamilton: Wouldn't have pitted if knew second place at risk

Hamilton was running behind Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, who went on to win the race, when the safety car was deployed following Max Verstappen's crash at Stowe. The seven-time champion pitted again under the caution period, but the decision cost him second place as Russell remained out and gained the position. extract-html.com

Hamilton explained that had he anticipated Russell would stay out and claim second, he would have remained on track. "I wouldn't have pitted if I knew that was going to happen," Hamilton stated, reflecting on the crucial decision that affected the final podium at Silverstone.