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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

Lewis Hamilton’s title tilt hit by three-place grid penalty in Hungary

Lewis Hamilton was hit by a three-place grid penalty in Hungary (David Davies/PA) - (PA Wire)

Lewis Hamilton was dealt a damaging blow to his bid for a record eighth world championship after he was demoted to fifth on the grid for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hamilton had looked on course to end his 1,099-day wait for a pole position as he led the way into the decisive qualifying laps only to be usurped by Lando Norris by just 0.012 seconds.

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