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Mercedes engine upgrade won't match Ferrari's top speed - Valtteri Bottas

Valtteri Bottas doesn't believe Mercedes latest engine upgrade will see it matching Ferrari's straight-line speed, but is pleased to get his hands on a new unit for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix. The dominant Mercedes team, which has won all six races so far this season – five of which have been 1-2 finishes – is introducing its phase two power unit in Montreal, which is a power hungry circuit with its long straights. Ferrari are expected to perform better this weekend with its current straight-line speed advantage, and although Bottas expects a 'tiny' performance gain from the new engine, he doesn't foresee Mercedes equalling Ferrari's top speed....
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