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Lewis Hamilton targets George Russell in F1 title fight
Original: Lewis Hamilton: Ferrari driver sets sights on George Russell in F1 championship amid defence of team's season
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has confirmed he is now focusing on beating George Russell in the Formula 1 championship, while also defending his team's performance this season. The seven-time world champion's remarks frame Russell, his former Mercedes teammate, as his key rival as the season reaches its decisive stages, with Hamilton standing by Ferrari's campaign despite outside criticism.
Why now: Hamilton's comments pit him directly against Russell in the championship battle, a rivalry fans and media are keen to follow.
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