Lewis Hamilton bounced back from a disappointing first practice to finish fastest in the day’s concluding action for Sunday’s Portuguese Grand Prix. But Hamilton ended the afternoon 0.143 seconds clear of championship rival Max Verstappen, with Bottas third. The Portimao circuit is nicknamed the rollercoaster due to its undulation and fast-sweeping corners, and it proved troublesome for both Hamilton and Verstappen. In the opening moments of the first running, Hamilton radioed the Mercedes pit wall calling for “serious changes” to the setup of his car. However, he ended the day third, 0.344 sec slower than Hamilton.

Source: The Irish Times April 30, 2021 17:15 UTC