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Hamilton 'fell asleep' at the wheel in early 2017 - Villeneuve
Jacques Villeneuve believes Lewis Hamilton stepped up his game this season only when he realized how serious a threat Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel would be. The 1997 world champion contends that Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas was not perceived by Hamilton as a rival on the level of Nico Rosberg, a factor which likely led the Briton to believe he would enjoy a year of clear sailing. "Lewis is really, really good," said Villeneuve. "He's only ever been in the best team with the best car, or close to it, like every great champion, which is fine. "If he can be the whole season like he's been since the summer break, great, but he hasn't done a full season like that. He...
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