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Hamilton couldn't catch Leclerc despite 'maximum power' Mercedes engine

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes power unit was turned up to maximum power at the Italian Grand Prix, the Silver Arrows have said, but he was still unable to catch race-winner Charles Leclerc's Ferrari. Hamilton pushed Leclerc hard for much of the race, but could not make use of slipstreams or DRS as the SF90's mighty straight-line speed kept Leclerc ahead for the most part. Article continues under video When the championship leader did get alongside the Monegasque, he had his elbows out at Curva Grande and the Roggia Chicane, much to Hamilton's chagrin. Hamilton's tyres eventually fell off and he finished third behind Leclerc and Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, whose own challenge against...
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