InTheDriver'sSeat

Lewis Hamilton shows why he's among the greats

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So how did Lewis Hamilton manage to go from zero to hero again in a week?

How, having been blown off by Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and then finished second on the track but only fourth overall after receiving a five-second penalty for a collision with Alex Albon (their second in three races) at the Austrian Grand Prix, did he come back so strongly that he not only ruled qualifying but also the race at the Steiermark Grand Prix last Sunday?

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 14, 2020, with the headline Lewis Hamilton shows why he's among the greats. Subscribe