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Mercedes explains Suzuka recovery from Malaysia "disaster"

Mercedes believes that cooler temperatures in Japan, allied to changes made to its car ahead of the weekend, were key to it recovering from its Malaysia "disaster". Just a week on from the German car manufacturer chasing answers as to why it did not have the pace in Sepang, Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas led the way in qualifying at Suzuka. Hamilton himself said that the W08 had felt transformed this weekend – as the balance issues that blighted their weekend in Malaysia were gone. “The car is a lot different this weekend and a lot more enjoyable to drive,” explained Hamilton. “Last weekend was a bit of a disaster but we still got pole, which was unusual.” Asked if...
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