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Hamilton: Di Resta's engine swap myth is wrong

Seven-times Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton dispelled the 'myth' surrounding a chassis swap with Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas after qualifying for today's French Grand Prix. Hamilton and Bottas had swapped chassis for this weekend's race at the Paul Ricard circuit as part of a planned rotation, Mercedes said in the build-up. As a result, the Briton has been driving the chassis used by Bottas in the last four races, including a nightmare last round in Baku, while the Finn has the chassis that has carried Hamilton to three wins from six races. Mercedes said both chassis were identical, but the swap, coinciding with an upswing in form for Bottas and greater struggles for Hamilton, has...
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