Ahead of today's opening practice session, the air temperature is 21.4 degrees C, while the track temperature is 33.7 degrees. It is bright and sunny. There are two reserve drivers on duty today, at Williams Roy Nissany replaces George Russell, while Kimi Raikkonen steps aside for Robert Kubica. Since last year's race, Turn 10 has been re-profiled, which should see higher lap speeds, but, sadly, no improvement in terms of overtaking. The lights go green and in no time at all there are 12 cars on track, Perez leading the way on hards. In terms of track limits, Turns 1, 2, 13 and 15 are under observation. Oh dear, just 4 minutes in and Mazepin is off and in the gravel at Turn 8, however he...
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