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Friday's 70th Anniversary GP couldn't have ended any worse for Ferrari, who suffered an engine problem in Sebastian Vettel's car with just seven minutes to go in the second free practice session. The SF-1000 began to spill oil at the exit of Woodcote and was stranded in Copse to finish off a disastrous day for the German, who could only mark the fourteenth time.

"There is something serious in the back of the car," commented on the radio the four-time world champion, who did not hesitate to check the underside of his car to confirm the leak. Ferrari confirmed the problem minutes later, ruling out a possible impact against one of the pianos.

The virtual safety car was only the prelude to the incident of Antonio Giovinazzi , who also suffered a breakdown in his Alfa Romeo as he approached Maggotts. The red flags of the commissioners, with only two minutes ahead, caused the definitive suspension of the session.

Mercedes gives no choice

Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas once again confirmed Mercedes' dominance, both in speed on one lap and in pace on long runs. The World Cup leader set the best time of the afternoon (1: 25.606), with just 18 hundredths of a margin over his teammate. Third place went to a surprising Daniel Ricciardo (Renault), 16 thousandths faster than Max Verstappen (Red Bull).

The slight drop in temperatures decreased tire degradation, the factor that had marked the morning run. Additionally, most teams tested harder compounds, which also helped avoid blistering and graining episodes .

McLaren also improved its performance, with Lando Norris in eighth position, just ahead of Carlos Sainz . However, the Woking team suffered again with the soft tires, with which the Madrid native was only able to resist six laps. The blisters also made an appearance in Charles Leclerc's Ferrari , which on Sunday will have to use its talent to follow in the wake of the Red Bull and endure the onslaught of the Racing Point.

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