The seven-time world champion appeared set for a remarkable turnaround in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix having initially endured a difficult start to the weekend when main rival Max Verstappen suffered a tyre failure while leading with five laps to go. Hamilton lined up second on the grid at the restart following a late red flag but locked up and ran down the Turn 1 escape road in his bid to snatch the lead from Sergio Perez in a two-lap sprint to the finish. The rare error meant Hamilton dropped to 15th at the chequered flag and missed the chance to move back into a commanding lead in the world championship, with Verstappen maintaining his four-point advantage. Red Bull held a clear...
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