Lewis Hamilton has stressed he has “zero issue” with Charles Leclerc, in the wake of their close scrap at Formula 1’s Italian Grand Prix. Leclerc defended his lead on the run to the second chicane on lap 23, during which the pair made the slightest of contact, with Hamilton opting to take to the run-off. Post-race Hamilton stated that only the thought of the points needed for the title race prevented him from making significant contact with his opponent. Another flashpoint occurred on lap 36 when Leclerc went off at the first chicane, providing Hamilton with an opportunity through Curva Grande; Leclerc’s defending provoked Hamilton to radio Mercedes and claim it was...
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