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Mazepin says 'heavier' car leaving him as 'sitting duck'

Nikita Mazepin hinted at getting the short end of the stick at Haas, claiming to be racing a car that weighs in heavier than teammate Mick Schumacher's VF-21. Mazepin predictably qualified last for the Styrian Grand Prix, just behind Schumacher, but the Russian was able to overhaul the German on the opening lap and remain ahead of the latter for the better part of 20 laps until his tyre change. But Schumacher's longer stint on the medium compound proved the better strategy in the end as it allowed him to finish P16, one lap and two spots ahead of his teammate. When all was said and done, Mazepin explained why fending off Schumacher was always going to be a challenge. "I think I did a...
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