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Hamilton unable to challenge after Bottas clash
Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton believes the damage incurred from an opening lap clash with Valtteri Bottas left him unable to challenge Kimi Raikkonen for second. The reigning world champion dropped from pole position to eighth on the opening lap when Bottas' Wiliams made contact with the Mercedes driver at the first corner. The impact inflicted significant damage to the floor on the right side of Hamilton’s Mercedes but the Brit was able to recover to finish third at the chequered flag, behind team-mate Nico Rosberg and the Ferrari of Raikkonen. While pleased to reach the finish, Hamilton felt it was impossible to catch Raikkonen due to the damage sustained on the car. Hamilton described...
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