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Hamilton backed in Monaco delay criticism

Jun.1 Seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton hit reverse gear this week after criticising the FIA for delaying the start of Sunday's Monaco GP. 'We are Formula 1 drivers so rain is not a good enough reason,' said the Mercedes driver. But when he copped online criticism for his anti-FIA stance, Hamilton denounced it as 'absolute rubbish'. 'Could we have started the race when it was meant to start? Probably but then they would have had to stop it soon after. 'Please don't use me to create a negative narrative,' the 37-year-old said. However, Hamilton is in good company in questioning why the race had to be delayed for so long – after Monaco officials denied it had anything to do...
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