Article To news overview © Mercedes Lewis Hamilton believes that a fundamental lack of downforce was the main reason behind the significant gap between himself and title rival Max Verstappen during Friday practice for the Mexican Grand Prix. Mercedes started the weekend on top with a 1-2 in first practice at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez but Verstappen and Red Bull surged clear in FP2, finishing four-tenths clear of Valtteri Bottas, and a further tenth ahead of Hamilton. Red Bull were tipped as favourites for Mexico and Brazil, given the high altitudes, and Hamilton admits they will be tough to beat as the event develops. "We're giving it absolutely everything we've got,"...
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