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Verstappen expects to be closer to Mercs in race
Despite being their closest challenger, Max Verstappen was some way off Mercedes in British Grand Prix qualifying – but he expects to be closer in the race. The Dutchman qualified in P3, a full second off Lewis Hamilton and seven-tenths behind Valtteri Bottas. After struggling slightly in the warmer conditions on Friday, Mercedes enjoyed such a large advantage throughout FP1 and qualifying. However, Verstappen is optimistic that he may be able to get closer to the front-runners on race day. 'I believe we are a little bit closer in the race,' he said after the session. 'I don't say that I'm going to fight them but at least we have a fighting chance starting third.' P3 was by no means...
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