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Belgian GP tyre selections: Mercedes opts for conservative approach

Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have opted for a more conservative approach for their tyre selection for the Belgian Grand Prix. The Mercedes duo have opted to take only four sets of supersoft tyres to the Spa race, which will take place after the summer break. In contrast, rival Red Bull will have six sets of the softest compound, while Ferrari will have seven. Hamilton will also have six sets of softs to Rosberg's five, the German opting for one more set of mediums than that Briton. The championship leader will be the driver will the biggest number of soft compounds. Ferrari has only picked just one set of mediums for the Spa weekend, in contrast to the majority of the...
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