LEWIS HAMILTON has the pace and will “come back stronger”, says Mercedes team-mate George Russell. He told Sky Sports F1: “Lewis has clearly got the pace. “He’s incredibly fast and he’s showed that so far this year, but it’s just been tricky for us as a team to get it done when the time is needed. “I know there was a bit of a blip last weekend but I have no doubt he’s going to come back and the way he’s pushing the team and motivating the team is truly inspiring. Despite Russell’s message of encouragement, Hamilton has ruled out his chances of a comeback championship win.

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