Max Verstappen escaped Mercedes territory very much unscathed in the title fight, now it is Lewis Hamilton's turn to deliver. In a title fight as close as the one we are being treated to in 2021, the track characteristics become even more important, since naturally, they will specifically favour or hinder the teams and drivers. Monza and Sochi were tracks expected to embrace the Mercedes W12, yet Verstappen and Red Bull pulled off 'mega damage limitation' as Championship leader Hamilton put it. A collision between the pair brought an early end to the Italian Grand Prix for both drivers, while late rain in Russia allowed Verstappen to recover all the way to P2 after starting last on the...
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