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Long run analysis: Lewis Hamilton behind the pace in race simulations

The Grand Prix weekend in Portugal is underway and Mercedes have topped the timesheets in both FP1 and FP2. With the sessions reduced this season, practice is far more hectic and the race simulations are slightly shorter. Lewis Hamilton might've topped his first practice session of the season, but his long-run pace was slower than his nearest rivals.   Max Verstappen complained of a brake by wire issue on the radio. The Red Bull team pitted the Dutchman, who was able to return to the track almost straight away. His long runs were not hampered by this issue, unlike last weekend. Sergio Perez however found himself down in P10 at the end of FP2.  Extremely tight midfield  Just 0.207...
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