After months of speculation, the naysayers were proved right. Though the sport got a different winner in the shape of Sebastian Vettel, despite the best efforts of broadcasters and sections of the media, the majority of the race proved to be no more exciting than last year, or the year before. While any armchair or barstool expert will tell you that what would improve the racing is more mechanical grip and less reliance on aero, the sport went ahead with its plans to improve both, because those in charge know best. As a result, as was perfectly demonstrated when Lewis Hamilton, desperate to take on Sebastian Vettel after the pit stops, was caught behind Max Verstappen, unable to make a...
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