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Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W10, leads Carlos Sainz Jr., McLaren MCL34, Lando Norris, McLaren MCL34, Alex Albon, Red Bull RB15, Pierre Gasly, Toro Rosso STR14, and the remainder of the field through the first corner
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Some of Formula 1 2019's biggest stars disappointed at Suzuka, but a reliably excellent midfield performer earned another perfect rating.

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Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium with the trophy

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Hamilton admits Suzuka is not one of his better circuits and he trailed Bottas through practice and qualifying. He was by far the quickest driver/car combo in the race, and insisted Mercedes' strategy cost him second to Vettel, but getting boxed in on lap one after a so-so qualifying did the damage.

Verdict: Drove well in the race, but gave himself too much work to do. (7/10)

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