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PEERLESS VETTEL SHOWS HIS METTLE FOR A MAXIMUM SCORE

MERCEDES

Started6th ------------Result7th

5 Considering Mercedes had the pace to steal pole despite its tyre warm-up issues, qualifying seventh and finishing there adds up to an underwhelming weekend. Hamilton’s race was one of frustration as the team picked the wrong option trying to undercut Gasly, but at least he got fastest lap.

Started2nd --------------------Result R

Not hooking up his best sectors on his first Q3 run cost a possible pole, as failing to do so meant he missed out when Leclerc crashed. Still, he dealt with tyre warm-up issue better than Hamilton, which helps his score. Launched well but was cut off by

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