LEWIS HAMILTON fumed that Sunday’s Italian GP “brings memories back” of last year’s controversial title decider in Abu Dhabi. Max Verstappen overtook Hamilton on the final lap to snatch the title out of his grasp last December. After the race Hamilton, who made up 14 places to finish fifth after starting at the back of the grid, blasted the decision that cost him last year. Hamilton told Sky Sports on the safety car incident: “It always brings memories back. And Hamilton has clearly not forgotten the manner in which he was denied another title. F1 fans were also left fuming that Verstappen was allowed to finish behind the safety car, while Hamilton was not last year.

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