After topping all three practice sessions and breaking the track record yesterday, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton lowered the benchmark again today by taking pole on the ultrasoft. In contrast to yesterday, conditions today remained warm and dry, with ambient temperatures peaking at 35 degrees centigrade. Mercedes and Ferrari were the only teams to get through Q1 using the supersoft tyre only, with ultrasoft then used by all drivers for the rest of qualifying - with just one exception. Several drivers face grid penalties as the season closes, and this influenced tyre strategy. Renault's Nico Hulkenberg qualified in the top 10 in Q1 but did not elect to take part in Q2 to save tyres for the...
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