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Mercedes just can't grasp Verstappen undercut error
Mercedes struggled to comprehend after Sunday's French Grand Prix how its calculation model had underestimated Max Verstappen's ability to undercut Lewis Hamilton early on in the race. Hamilton had seized the lead from Verstappen on the opening lap after the Red Bull driver had briefly left the track at the second corner. Verstappen was among the first drivers to pit for a medium to hard tyre swap. Hamilton, who pressed on as the Dutchman stopped to build a gap, followed suit a lap later. But much to the Mercedes camp's surprise, the Briton rejoined the track behind the Red Bull driver. While Verstappen had executed a near perfect out lap on the hard rubber, Mercedes still believed that it...
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