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What’s behind Norris’ top-speed issue in Baku – and why McLaren itself is down on Mercedes

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What’s behind Norris’ top-speed issue in Baku – and why McLaren itself is down on Mercedes

Verstappen reveals why Red Bull's engine problem in Baku was different than it seemed

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Verstappen reveals why Red Bull's engine problem in Baku was different than it seemed

How Russell claimed his career-best pole margin in F1 Azerbaijan GP qualifying

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How Russell claimed his career-best pole margin in F1 Azerbaijan GP qualifying

Hamilton frustrated after late Ferrari qualifying strategy change: ‘I towed Charles the whole time’

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Hamilton frustrated after late Ferrari qualifying strategy change: ‘I towed Charles the whole time’

Antonelli angry at "unnecessary" Azerbaijan GP qualifying crash

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Antonelli angry at "unnecessary" Azerbaijan GP qualifying crash

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell dominates to pole after Antonelli crashes out in qualifying

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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Russell dominates to pole after Antonelli crashes out in qualifying

Toyota introduces reliability updates to WEC Hypercar following Austin heartbreak

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Toyota introduces reliability updates to WEC Hypercar following Austin heartbreak

LIVE: F1 Azerbaijan GP updates - Russell dominates to pole after Antonelli crashes out of qualifying

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LIVE: F1 Azerbaijan GP updates - Russell dominates to pole after Antonelli crashes out of qualifying

Transcript of McLaren radio transmission

Transcript of the radio transmission between Lewis Hamilton and McLaren during the Australian Grand Prix:

Team: OK Lewis, you should need to make sure your delta is positive over the safety car line. After the safety car line the delta doesn't matter but no overtaking. No overtaking.

Lewis Hamilton: The Toyota went off in a line at the second corner, ..., is this OK?

Team: Understood, Lewis. We'll confirm and get back to you.

LH: He was off the track. He went wide.

Team: Lewis, you need to allow the Toyota through. Allow the Toyota through now.

LH: OK.

LH: He's slowed right down in front of me.

Team: OK, Lewis. Stay ahead for the time being. Stay ahead. We will get back to you. We are talking to Charlie.

LH: I let him past already.

Team: OK, Lewis. That's fine. That's fine. Hold position. Hold position.

LH: Tell Charlie I already overtook him. I just let him past.

Team: I understand Lewis. We are checking. Now can we go to yellow G 5, yellow Golf 5.

LH: I don't have to let him past I should be able to take that position back, if he made a mistake.

Team: Yes, we understand Lewis. Let's just do it by the book. We are asking Charlie now. You are in P4. If you hold this position. Just keep it together.

Team: OK Lewis, your KERS is full, your KERS is full. Just be aware. You can go back to black F2, black Foxtrot 2.

LH: Any news from Charlie whether I can take it back or not.

Team: Still waiting on a response Lewis, still waiting.

Team: Lewis, work on your brakes please. Front brakes are cold.

Team: If we are able to use one KERS that would be good. If you deploy KERS please do so now.

Team: OK, Lewis, this is the last lap of the race. At the end of the lap the safety car will come in, you just proceed over the line without overtaking, without overtaking. We are looking into the Trulli thing, but just hold position.

To listen to a recording of the radio transmission between Lewis Hamilton and the team, click here.

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