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Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel set for showdown at Yeongam
The two rivals are on collision course in Korea, writes Alex Ballard

As fears that Typhoon Fitow could blow out Sunday’s Korean grand prix subside, the stage is set for another stormy showdown between Red Bull and Mercedes.


Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton looked sharp as he completed a practice double on Friday, topping session one at the Korea International Circuit on the medium-compound tyres.


The Briton then repeated the feat on the supersofts during second practice, though Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel finished a close second behind him on both occasions.

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