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Eyebrows raise as Ferrari engine races ahead

Jul.22 Mercedes has admitted it is falling clearly behind Ferrari in engine power. Lewis Hamilton's main problem in Hockenheim qualifying was a hydraulic failure, but arguably a bigger issue is that Ferrari has made huge strides with its power unit. "That's correct. We are behind Ferrari in that area now," said team boss Toto Wolff. Hamilton said at Hockenheim that the deficit on the straight is three tenths. "Actually it's about five tenths," Wolff said. "Of course we didn't expect it but in formula one you need to be ready for literally anything," he added. Many paddock insiders are surprised with how quickly Ferrari raced ahead in the power stakes. Auto...
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