In Portugal, many drivers, including Max Verstappen, struggled with the lack of grip on the new asphalt. In combination with Pirelli's hard compounds, grip was hard to find and Verstappen made no secret of his anticipation for the next race on a 'normal' track. We didn't have to wait long for that, as the Spanish Grand Prix weekend is already in full swing. Is Mercedes back at the top? Mercedes have never really been away from the top of course, but Red Bull Racing seemed to have closed the gap, and in certain circumstances they even seemed faster. On the first training day in Spain Mercedes looked strong again. During the first free practice session, this was immediately apparent,...
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