< > Locked in a  Formula 1 World Championship title fight where every point matters, it’s safe to say Sunday did wonders for both Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes. Through a perfect combination of Hamilton’s dominance, a hard-charging Valtteri Bottas, and two untimely punctures, the complexion of both championships changed dramatically. In the driver’s, Hamilton now trails Sebastian Vettel by a solitary point, while Mercedes now have room to breathe in the constructor’s with a 55-point lead. Conversely, the day was almost as bad for Ferrari as it was good for Mercedes. What caused their tyres to fail? Were they overworked, damaged by debris, or unstable to begin with?...
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