Ahead of today's opening session, the air temperature is 23 degrees C, and the track temperature is 31 degrees. It is bright and sunny. Other than being the first weekend since the engine mode ban was introduced, we also mark the end of the Williams family's association with the legendary eponymous Formula One team. There is only one reserve driver on duty this morning, Roy Nissany replaces George Russell at Williams. The lights go green and Vettel leads the way, followed by Norris and Grosjean. Usually the Ferrari would be greeted by cheers, flags, red smoke and air horns, but 'these are different times', as Lou once sang. Bottas is among the early risers, with hards and mediums the...
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