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Valtteri Bottas in awe of 'amazing' 2018-spec F1 cars
Valtteri Bottas has described the sensation of driving this year’s Formula 1 car as an “amazing feeling”, following the conclusion of his pre-season programme. Formula 1 introduced faster and wider cars in 2017, while the year-on-year development, softer tyre compounds and the new track surface at test venue Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has led to quicker times this season. While Mercedes has shied away from setting headline-grabbing times, owing to its lack of Hypersoft tyres and preference of running longer stints, Bottas revelled in the feel of this year’s machinery. “They’re so quick, I’ve never driven anything like that,” beamed...
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