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Toto Wolff accepts Mercedes 'got lucky again'

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has accepted that the manufacturer “got lucky again” in Malaysia, after Lewis Hamilton was able to extend his advantage in the championship to 34 points. Mercedes struggled for performance at the previous round in Singapore but picked up a victory after both Ferrari drivers and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen were eliminated on the opening lap. Mercedes again lagged behind its rivals on race pace in Malaysia, with pole sitter Hamilton unable to prevent Max Verstappen from taking the lead during the opening laps. However, Hamilton was able to finish second, his result aided by the Ferrari pair hitting engine woes, leaving Kimi Raikkonen unable to start...
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