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    Russell looks to Mercedes upgrades to close Antonelli’s lead

    George Russell arrives at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 66 points behind Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes’ new package also offers the championship leader a chance to respond after Baku.

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    Russell looks to Mercedes upgrades to close Antonelli’s lead

    George Russell arrives at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 66 points behind Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes’ new package also offers the championship leader a chance to respond after Baku.

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