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Lauda doubts Bianchi tribute caused Hamilton slump

Niki Lauda has played down suggestions the Jules Bianchi tragedy may have contributed to Lewis Hamilton's bad performance in Hungary. As Mercedes failed to make the podium for the first time in the new 'power unit' era, Hamilton apologised to the team and admitted he was "all over the place". "I don't know if it was a lack of concentration or what," the reigning world champion, and 2015 championship leader, added. Just prior to the start of the race, the drivers congregated at the front of the grid for a minute's silence with Jules Bianchi's parents, a few days after many - including Hamilton - attended their late rival's funeral in Nice. Subsequent reports indicated...
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