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Rosberg proves his worth

Tyre wear isn't the only storyline at Mercedes this season. Many expected Hamilton to easily overshadow Rosberg, but the German is more than holding his own. Edd Straw analyses the form

"Nico was just quicker today."

Lewis Hamilton's verdict after seeing team-mate and old friend Nico Rosberg claim pole position for the second consecutive race was as direct as it was accurate. During the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, there was no argument about who the lead Mercedes driver was either on qualifying or race performance.

Since bagging his first pole following the high-profile switch to Mercedes in China, Hamilton has watched his old friend take back-to-back pole positions.

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