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Bahrain day 2: Valtteri Bottas ends test with best time

Bahrain day 2: Valtteri Bottas ends test with best time

  • Published on 19 Apr 2017 17:03
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  • By: Rob Veenstra

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has set the fastest time during the in-season test at Bahrain International Circuit. The Fin posted a 1:31.280 and was faster than team mate Lewis Hamilton yesterday. Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari recovered from a slow morning to claim second position, while Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz completed the top three.

BH Bahrain International Circuit - 19 April 2017

calle.itw

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Well, times were certainly not accurate, but thats hardly a susprise. What parts did McLaren try? Anything new from Honda, or just chassis bits?

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  • Apr 19 2017 - 17:50
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  • calle.itw

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    Well, times were certainly not accurate, but thats hardly a susprise. What parts did McLaren try? Anything new from Honda, or just chassis bits?

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    • Apr 19 2017 - 17:50

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