Sports · 7 September 2026
Hamilton rules out F1 title after Italian Grand Prix
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Lewis Hamilton acknowledged on Sunday that the Formula One world championship was no longer attainable for him, following a challenging Italian Grand Prix. He finished sixth, dropping him 76 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli with 10 races left. Hamilton criticised Ferrari's operational failures and lack of prioritisation, also citing his team's unclear rules of engagement.
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