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Hamilton fastest on final day of first test

World champion Lewis Hamilton signed off the first week of pre-season testing with an imposing fastest time. The Mercedes driver was 0.5 seconds clear of the rest and 0.9s quicker than 2017 title rival, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, despite using a harder tyre. Pre-season times are notoriously unreliable indicators of form because car specifications are not revealed and many factors can affect performance. But Hamilton's pace underlines Mercedes' pre-season favourites status. How day four of testing unfolded After three days of unusually cold weather, the teams finally managed some effective running in warmer conditions on Thursday. McLaren took advantage of the opportunity to finally manage...
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