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New Mercedes engine ‘not at full power yet'
Valtteri Bottas has said the new Mercedes engine feels 'fresh and good' and is yet to be run at full power yet. Mercedes confirmed after the first two practice sessions – topped on both occasions by Lewis Hamilton – that they are running a ‘Phase 2.1' power unit which was initially due to arrive at the last race in Canada. Bottas was restricted to just seven laps in FP2 because of a water leak, but is encouraged by the much-needed power unit update. 'I only got a few laps in, then we had a water leak which we’re currently investigating,' said Bottas in the paddock. 'Unfortunately, that meant that I didn’t really get a lot of long runs in. 'We were running the...
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