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Wolff defends Hamilton after dire Hungary GP

For the first time in the 'power unit' era otherwise dominated by the German team, Mercedes "did not deserve" a podium finish in Hungary. That is the admission of team boss Toto Wolff, even though he defended the erratic driving of reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton was slammed by the British press for his performance last Sunday, as the Daily Mail said it resembled someone on the road "after eight pints". The Telegraph said it was the kind of "rash performance" from Hamilton that "holds back his elevation to the status of being a truly great champion". But Wolff said it is not fair to be too critical. However, he admitted: "Whoever...
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