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Mercedes claims three-tenth gain from Sepang upgrade

Oct.2 Max Verstappen topped opening practice at Sepang, but Mercedes believes its substantial new upgrade could yet transform the competitive picture this weekend. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli said he had been told the long-awaited package is worth around three tenths. 'I've been told that it's three tenths, which is an important jump, but we must bear in mind that it's the result of work that has lasted months,' he said. George Russell, four tenths behind Red Bull's Verstappen early in Malaysia, agreed that the package represents a significant step, largely because Mercedes has brought almost nothing since May. 'It's a big step,' he said. 'We consider it a big step simply because...
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