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Barcelona (AP) - The title duel between world champion Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen is also the focus of the fourth Formula 1 race of the season.

In Spain, at least a few fans are allowed to come to the track - this is not the only thing that is being talked about in the paddock before the Grand Prix in Catalonia on Sunday (3 p.m. / Sky).

RELAXED: Despite rumors from Great Britain, Valtteri Bottas is not worried about his job at Mercedes.

“I know I won't be replaced in the middle of the season.

I have a contract and don't see myself under pressure, ”said the Finn in Barcelona.

The 31-year-old team-mate from Hamilton said there was “a lot of bullshit” going on in the area.

The fact that George Russell will take over his cockpit in the Silver Arrow this year is by no means realistic.

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ANNIVERSARY: For the 100th time, Max Verstappen is going to a Formula 1 racetrack in a Red Bull racing car for a Grand Prix on Sunday. Overall, he has “more good than bad memories” of this time. The best: His victory right at the premiere five years ago in Spain. Now the 23-year-old is fighting for the title against defending champion Lewis Hamilton. The relationship between the two does not burden the competitive situation. “Our relationship is very relaxed,” he said: “We always get along well and I think that's because we respect each other. It's important to be able to tell yourself when someone has done a good or even better job. "

SUPPORT: Actually, there shouldn't be any fans in the stands in front of the gates of Barcelona due to the corona pandemic. Now at least 1000 spectators are allowed to come. Usually there are up to 140,000 people at the Grand Prix. "We will miss the fans, but hopefully we will at least get support from home," said Carlos Sainz. The Spaniard will play his first home game for Ferrari at the weekend, and Fernando Alonso's comeback at Alpine would have attracted many compatriots.

GOURMET: Newcomer Yuki Tsunoda is enjoying his first year in Formula 1 - and not just on the track.

“There is good food, I really like that,” replied the 20-year-old Japanese when asked what he liked best about the racing series so far.

He had a second answer ready: "You can drive the fastest car in the world."

However, the rookie is not satisfied with his performance at Alpha Tauri.

«The expectations were higher.

On the positive side, I've already made the mistakes, so I can learn. "

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