It's a decision that has divided opinion. Neither Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas nor Toto Wolff professed themselves happy with the team orders situation that saw Bottas cede the lead (and ultimately victory) to Hamilton in the Russian Grand Prix. But Sebastian Vettel, by contrast, described the strategy call as a 'no-brainer'.
There's no doubt the move strengthened Mercedes' hand in both championships. But what do you think?
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