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Italian GP: Hamilton leads crushing Mercedes 1-2 to take points lead

Lewis Hamilton produced a dominant drive to win the Italian Grand Prix and seize the Formula 1 world championship lead outright for the first time this season. The Mercedes driver led away from pole and dictated the race from the front, crossing the line 4.4 seconds ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas, with Ferrari title rival Sebastian Vettel third, 36.3s behind the leader. It was Hamilton's sixth victory of the season and moves him three points clear of Vettel in the drivers' championship, with Bottas further 41 adrift. Hamilton made a good start from pole, moving right across the track to defend from Lance Stroll and leading into Turn 1. Esteban Ocon, starting third, took advantage of...
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