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'Monaco could see record lap times'

Formula One's showcase Monaco Grand Prix could see record lap times this weekend as a result of Pirelli introducing their new ultrasoft tyres, according to Mercedes technical head Paddy Lowe. Red Bull's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo set the race lap record of one minute 18.063 seconds around the Mediterranean principality's twisty low-grip layout last year but the cars are already faster this season. Lowe said the performance of the new compound, which will be making its first appearance in Thursday practice as an option along with softs and supersofts, would be "particularly interesting". "We're looking forward to seeing what kind of lap time improvement that might...
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