Think the mediums will last till the end to be honest.
Mercedes asked Russel to manage them so they believe it will last to the end hoping that the one on hard will box. In Monaco where you cannot overtake it is the only strategy to go for. So yeah long run as you said was the go to
Yep all the passing places are high risk. The the Monaco procession. Alonso is doing tons of lift and coast.
Most teams would have done the same thing. There is no #1 driver. the lead driver gets to make the call...