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Evening Standard
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Matt Majendie

Lewis Hamilton backs Mercedes to be Red Bull’s biggest rivals after ‘remarkable’ Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes can become the closest challengers to Red Bull in 2023 after his shock second-place finish at the Australian Grand Prix.

Hamilton has struggled with the handling of the under-performing W14 this season but turned what had been predicted to be another difficult weekend into a stunning runners-up spot behind race-winner Max Verstappen.

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