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Hamilton says jumping ahead of traffic queue cost him final shot at pole in Q3
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Lewis Hamilton over Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc: Former Mercedes driver on who is the fastest driver on the grid
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Valtteri Bottas Says Colton Herta to F1 Would be 'Great Thing for the Sport
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Hamilton back on pole for first time since 2021
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Mercedes won't risk slap in the face thinking it's fastest now
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I'm incredibly disappointed in myself' says Hamilton, as Mercedes drivers explain sensational pair of Q3 crashes in Austria
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Max Verstappen told he still trails Lewis Hamilton as F1's best driver due to key trait - Mirror Online
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Valtteri Bottas thinks Lewis Hamilton is the fastest driver ❤️❤️ #f1ti
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Sprint winner Bottas insists Italian GP podium still possible despite back of the grid start