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Originally Posted by dbarton62
YCO made a good observation.
VER could get fastest lap but couldn't match HAM for pace throughout the race.
Possible (and this is conjecture not conspiracy) that RB PU is showing signs of deterioration and can't run full beans for long periods.
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Since they can't change engine modes this year, it's probably set to the max the engine can handle. Then max got fastest lap because of the new softs late in the race when fuel loads were low.
Otherwise Merc had the faster race pace because of top speed, and cornering speed - as shown in qualifying the w12 for the first time this season seemed to have a higher cornering speed than the rb16b.