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F1 News - Lewis Hamilton wins in Russia after team orders

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Lewis Hamilton took a giant step towards a fifth world championship with victory in the Russian Grand Prix.

Hamilton benefited from team orders as Mercedes ordered his team-mate Valtteri Bottas to let him by at half distance to protect against rival Sebastian Vettel.

Hamilton had to pass Vettel on track to get into a position to benefit from the orders after being passed at the pit stops.

And Vettel survived an investigation for driving dangerously while racing Hamilton.

More to follow

Russian Grand Prix result

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September 30, 2018 at 07:51AM