With only two points separating 2021 Formula 1 World Championship leader Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in a thrilling title race, neither can afford a slip in the remaining seven races. Their contest resumes this Sunday at the Turkish Grand Prix. Both are hoping the Istanbul track is much more reliable than it was last year, when it had just been re-laid to host an F1 race for the first time since 2011 and was far too slippery. Drivers complained throughout practice and qualifying about the unreliable surface on the 5.3-kilometre (3.3-mile) course. Verstappen said it was like an ice rink and placed sixth in the race after qualifying in the second spot. Hamilton profited from the...
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