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Long-run analysis: Is Mercedes sandbagging in Japan?

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In the second free practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri set the pace with a 1m30. 133s, finishing around a tenth clear of the two Mercedes drivers, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. However, anyone hoping for a close fight at the front or a McLaren breakthrough should be cautious.

In the decisive long runs at the end of the session – completed on heavy ... Keep reading