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Lewis Hamilton surprised by Mercedes speed in Melbourne

Lewis Hamilton said he was surprised how good his Mercedes felt during Friday's practice at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton was 0.547 seconds clear of the field after a dominant performance and looks a strong favourite this weekend. Driver battles, failing engines and moustaches - what to look out for in 2017 "I am on it and I plan to keep it that way, Hamilton said. "It is a wonderful feeling to have the car so strong coming into a new era." Lewis Hamilton was imperious in practice - way ahead of everybody However, Hamilton cautioned against writing off Ferrari so early. The Italian team impressed in pre-season testing and the former world champion...
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