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Bittersweet mood Drivers with ‘8G’ new-generation F1 cars

Formula 1 drivers say the cars of 2017 are living up to expectations. Laptimes in qualifying were far from the predictions of 4-5 seconds per lap faster, but Max Verstappen said that kind of speed can be expected on circuits other than Melbourne. So when asked if the ‘new' F1 is on track, the Dutchman said: 'In terms of driving, yes. 'The cars are faster, it's nice to drive them. The high speed corners are exciting.' But Verstappen warned that overtaking may be rare in 2017, with the excitement on Sunday in Australia perhaps limited to a fight for the first corner between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel. 'The races will be more boring,' he said. 'Tomorrow, whoever leads in the...
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