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Hamilton: ‘They're always trying to slow us down'

Lewis Hamilton has taken a dig at the FIA's plans to ban 'qualifying modes', claiming they're always trying to 'slow' Mercedes down. The FIA have reportedly sent a letter to teams saying these 'short-term' power boosts are set to be outlawed, but this could come into effect from 2021 or as early as the Belgian Grand Prix from August 28-30. Mercedes would stand to be one of those most affected if they lose their 'party mode'. But the news hasn't come as a surprise to Hamilton, who believes Formula 1 is always trying to slow the dominant Mercedes team down. “It’s not a surprise, they’re always trying to slow us down,' he said in a press conference before the Spanish Grand Prix. “But...
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