Article To news overview © Mercedes Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin has revealed that the team trialled various engine modes during Friday's practice sessions for the Belgian Grand Prix. The team noted a substantial difference in lap time between modes due to the reliance on power and straight-line speed at Spa-Francorchamps. Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton were both within one-tenth of Max Verstappen in the afternoon session despite some balance issues for the British driver throughout the day. "We've had a pretty clean day overall," said Shovlin. "It's often tricky on Friday here with the long lap and unpredictable weather but we've made good use...
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