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Mercedes "snappy and unforgiving" W12 needs 'calming down' - Bottas

Valtteri Bottas has claimed the Mercedes W12 possesses "a snappy and unforgiving" rear end he believes needs calming down ahead of the season-opening Formula 1 grand prix. Following the first day of pre-season testing in which Bottas managed just six laps of Bahrain's International Circuit due to the car requiring a gearbox change, the Finn enjoyed a more productive second day. Article continues under video Bottas took to the softest of Pirelli's five compounds available for testing to post the fastest time, although more importantly, he completed 58 trouble-free laps. The 31-year-old, however, experienced the same issues with the rear of the car that team-mate Lewis Hamilton had...
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