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Mercedes was hit by 'double whammy' at Spa - Toto Wolff
Mercedes was hit by a “double whammy” effect at Spa-Francorchamps, according to boss Toto Wolff, losing to a perfect combination of relative engine deficiency and sub-par traction. Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix and led into the La Source hairpin, but was kept in check by Sebastian Vettel, who catapulted his Ferrari to the front of the field exiting Kemmel. That move proved to be the decisive moment of the race as Vettel ultimately cruised clear of Hamilton to begin the second half of the season with a dominant victory. Wolff accepted that Mercedes holds an engine deficit to Ferrari – having previously held the advantage in that department...
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