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Hamilton: The car is much more physical to drive

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has confirmed, as expected, that the new generation Formula 1 cars are much more physical to drive and has the bumps and bruises to prove it after two half days of testing at Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. Hamilton told reporters after his second stint in the W08, 'I am finding the car is much more physical to drive than in the past. It is so much faster through the corners.' 'The force you feel on your body and on your neck is much higher. I've got bruises and bumps where I've never really had them before.' 'Physically I feel fine though, as it's only half a day of testing. I've trained enough over the winter to be ready for more.' Hamilton and his new...
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