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P3: Vettel on top, Merc bounce back

Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari took top spot again in the final practice session at the Hungarian GP, but only just ahead of Valtteri Bottas as Mercedes shot back into contention ahead of qualifying. Vettel set a new track record with a 1:16.170 on ultrasoft tyres, but while Mercedes were well off the pace on Friday, Bottas was a mere five hundredths of a second slower than the on-form German in P3. Lewis Hamilton, however, once again struggled for grip and finished the session in fourth and 0.579s down on his championship rival. And both Mercedes drivers span at the Hungaroring chicane to suggest at a lack of balance, with Bottas even making contact with barriers, luckily appearing to avoid...
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