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What Hamilton learned from following Verstappen in F1 US GP

Lewis Hamilton has elaborated on what he learned following Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, noting it looked easier to drive than his Mercedes.

Hamilton finished 2.2 seconds behind Verstappen in last Sunday's main race in Austin, prior to being disqualified for an excessively worn plank.

After both the sprint race and the grand prix in the US, Hamilton felt it had been a learning experience to see the RB19 at close quarters, and that he would “download” his thoughts to his Mercedes team.

Asked in Mexico City on Thursday what he learned, he gave more insight into the strengths of the dominant Red Bull car.

“I think the only places that we are probably on a level with them is in the low speed,” he said.

“Our car has generally been good in low speed over the past couple years. But the higher the speed you go, the more the separation of them. That's why you see them so quick at places like Suzuka.

“It was a good experience, it's always a good experience to be behind them. Because you can see firsthand, where the car is stronger.

“They can get on the power earlier than most of us. The car moves a lot less, the degradation of the rear tyres is much, much easier to manage. I've been in that position before, where I've had a much more stable rear end.

Source: Autosport

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