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Mason Mount breaking news:
In the pit lane, Martin Brundle is chatting to Neymar, who says he is “happy to be here”. Mason Mount – Manchester United-bound? – is also spotted. And a bloke who is mates with the Bridgerton cast. It’s rather packed in there, and Brunds is struggling for content. But grabs Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Their lad, Brandon is there too. Zeta’s accent has strayed far from South Wales, it has to be said. Mercedes seem full of cheer. Toto Wolff on Lewis H: “Good to have him feisty.” Lando Norris: “All good for now. The main job is today.” Kev Magnussen wonders whether it will rain. Max Verstappen: “Maybe a bit of rain but it will be OK.” Flavio Briatore says he is ready for a “super race…a little bit of rain…fantastico…..”
And here come the national anthems…