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Although the deficit is significant, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Hamilton can catch up, despite acknowledging that it is now ‘against the odds’.
What Hamilton doesn’t have, at present, is a team-mate at the top of his game.
Valtteri Bottas is lagging far behind the 36-year-old in the drivers’ standings, detracting from his ability to perform as an effective wingman for the title-chaser.
The Finn’s poor form has sparked constant rumours about his potential replacement with George Russell, with it looking like a case of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’.
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