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Lewis Hamilton was 'conflicted' during Monaco GP podium drive

Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton revealed his mindset was conflicted during the Monaco Grand Prix as he weighed up chasing his rivals against accepting third position. Hamilton started the race from third position and converted his grid spot on the opening lap, though gradually drifted away from leader Daniel Ricciardo and second-placed Sebastian Vettel. Hamilton was the first of the front-runners to pit and discard Hypersofts for Ultrasofts, though repeatedly radioed his Mercedes team to complain of graining, doubting the longevity of the tyres. Ricciardo’s loss of power up front slowed the pace and both Vettel and Hamilton closed in, with the leaders at one stage of the race...
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