Mercedes-AMG tyre deficit costs five-hour Paul Ricard lead
Mercedes-AMG led Paul Ricard for five hours. Cold tyres and a safety car cost the win. BMW called P4 the maximum. Porsche's pace delivered nothing.
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Mercedes-AMG tyre deficit costs five-hour Paul Ricard lead
Mercedes-AMG led Paul Ricard for five hours. Cold tyres and a safety car cost the win. BMW called P4 the maximum. Porsche's pace delivered nothing.
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