Ahead of today's opening session, the air temperature is 26 degrees C, while the track temperature is 47.1 degrees. It is bright and sunny. In a bid to add some spice, Pirelli has brought the softest compounds in its range here, while - other than the on-track action - the main talking point this weekend is whether Mercedes will protest the Red Bulls. A number of drivers will be looking to make amends for Monaco, among them Ricciardo - a former winner here - and Tsunoda, while Mercedes, still smarting having lost the lead in both championships, will be looking to restore the usual order. The lights go green and Perez heads out, followed by Ocon and Schumacher. Monaco pole-man, Leclerc, is...
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