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Hamilton defends Russell amid FIA driver talks claim

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Lewis Hamilton defended George Russell after a chaotic Baku restart became a talking point, while Ferrari faced criticism for not calling Hamilton in during the safety car deployment. The reactions follow the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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PlanetF1 focuses on Hamilton's defence of Russell and the FIA driver talks claim, while the r/formula1 post criticises Ferrari's communication with Hamilton during the safety car, adding a fan perspective on team strategy.

Recommended first read: PlanetF1 provides the most complete coverage of the story, including Hamilton's defence and the FIA talks claim, with an image.

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Lewis Hamilton defends Russell amid FIA driver talks claim

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Ferrari failed to call Hamilton in, as the safety car was deployed when he was just halfway down the straight.

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