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Hamilton hopeful of closing in on title in Russia

As he closes in on his third Formula One drivers' title, Lewis Hamilton is hopeful the conditions in Russia won't work against his Mercedes team. Hamilton has a big lead in the standings and was dominant last year in Russia, beating teammate Nico Rosberg to first place in qualifying and the race. However, the Sochi circuit, which winds around venues from last year's Winter Olympics, may not favour Mercedes this time. Its design has similarities to Singapore, where neither Mercedes car made the podium last month, and the tyres selected for the smooth, rarely-used asphalt are unlikely to help. But that is 'all an assumption' before the race weekend begins, Hamilton argues. 'I...
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