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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Giles Richards at the Madring

‘No stopping him’: Hamilton admits defeat as Antonelli charges towards F1 world title

Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton had to retire on lap six in Madrid after a brake problem. Photograph: Eleanor Hoad/Every Second Media/Shutterstock

Lewis Hamilton has conceded his Formula One world title hopes are over as he praised the championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, saying there was no stopping the Italian after his victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Hamilton, in third place in the championship, had to retire from the race at the Madring with a brake problem on lap six. After Antonelli’s victory it leaves the seven-time world champion 101 points behind the 20-year-old Italian, who took over his seat at Mercedes when Hamilton joined Ferrari.

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