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Mercedes reveals extent of Hamilton's car damage

In Mercedes first Pure Pitwall video of the season, chief strategist James Vowles admits that Lewis Hamilton did a 'fantastic job' in fending off Max Verstappen in the closing stages of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix as the full extent of his car's damage is revealed. 'On inspection of Lewis' car after the race, we noticed some damage on what we call the tyre seal area,' reveals Vowles. 'We saw the broken carbon just in front of the rear tyre on that floor region. 'That area is quite sensitive aerodynamically,' he continues, 'both for downforce and also for balance of the car, and we believe we sustained it during the race while riding over some kerbs. 'Lewis already had a very long stint...
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