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Lando Norris challenges Lewis Hamilton's claim about Mercedes' potential qualifying "party mode." The debate intensifies in the Formula 1 paddock as Mercedes showcases a striking pattern in qualifying: a controlled pace followed by a powerful surge. Hamilton, recalling his years with Mercedes, suggests they can switch to a hidden mode in Q2, creating a noticeable performance gap. “In Q1 we're not that far away... then it's a huge step,” he states, hinting at an unfair advantage. Norris, driving for McLaren with Mercedes power, dismisses Hamilton's assertion, stating, “We don't have that.” He emphasizes that the days of engine mode switches are over, suggesting Hamilton's perspective might stem from psychological pressure rather than technical reality. The mystery behind Mercedes' qualifying dominance remains as the competition heats up.
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