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This season is proving to be one for the history books in the sense that past performance means little as Red Bull and Verstappen continue to push for the title, although the Dutchman’s efforts this weekend will be difficult as he considers installing a new Honda power unit.
If the 23-year-old opts to do so, he will drop to the back of the grid. Hamilton is in a similar situation, but the reigning champion will likely make the call and take the penalty at a different race in order to press home an advantage this weekend.
Hamilton, who saw a specialist after hurting his neck during the incident at Monza, is expected to recover in time for the race on Sunday – and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff warned that the seven-time world champion is in defiant mood.
“Lewis is in the tenth championship battle of his F1 career and he is laser-focused on what he needs to deliver in the next eight races,” the Austrian said.
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