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Hamilton takes blame for costly pit stop blunder in Monza

It had looked to be another cruise to victory for Lewis Hamilton in the 2020 Italian Grand Prix - right up to the moment when the safety car was scrambled for Kevin Magnussen's retirement on lap 20. Hamilton responded by diving into pit lane for a 'free' stop, the traditional response to a safety car being deployed during a race. But when the rest of the leading cars stayed out, it was clear that something had gone very wrong. Because Magnussen had pulled over close to pit entry, race control had opted to close pit lane until the stricken Haas could be moved by the marshals. It meant that Hamilton had broken the rules by coming in when he did, and he was duly handed a heavy ten second...
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