Ahead of today's opening session, the air temperature is 19.1 degrees C, while the track temperature is 27.9 degrees. It is bright and sunny, though somewhat windy. Before a wheel has even turned we know that Sainz will start from the back of the grid on Sunday after taking on a new engine. However, there is talk that a number of Mercedes-powered drivers, including Hamilton, will follow suit. While both Red Bull drivers have already taken on new engines, their cars have been seriously updated this weekend, in terms of a fetching Honda tribute livery. Following last year's issues with grip - and the total lack of it - the entire track surface has been water blasted in a bid to improve...
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