Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes endured an opening day of the pre-season test the seven-time Formula 1 champion claims was "sent to try us". Hamilton, however, is confident his experience with the team will ensure he and it bounce back over the next two days at the Bahrain International Circuit despite the considerable amount of track time lost. Article continues under video After team-mate Valtteri Bottas managed just six laps in the morning session due to his W12 requiring a gearbox change that left the Finn sidelined in the garage for over three hours, Hamilton then encountered the worst of the conditions in the afternoon. A sandstorm hit the track that compromised the running for...
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