Ahead of Q1, the air temperature is 28.7 degrees C, while the track temperature is 32.7 degrees. The three practice sessions have each been topped by a different driver. Verstappen leading the way in FP1, Bottas in FP2 and this morning its was Lewis Hamilton's turn. However, FP2 was the only session to take place in conditions similar to what we can expect over the next hour and again tomorrow. Having appeared to struggle, Ferrari took a step forward this morning, though Mercedes was keen to advise Hamilton that it was unsure of the Italian team's engine mode. Though Bottas - winner here in 2017 - was on strong form yesterday, he was clearly struggling this morning. That said, whatever his...
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