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Hamilton passes Verstappen for win in epic late charge

Lewis Hamilton pulled off a brilliant fightback win against Max Verstappen in the Spanish GP after overtaking his Red Bull rival in the closing laps at Barcelona to extend his world title lead. Overtaken into the race's first corner by Verstappen, Hamilton and Mercedes had their work cut out for a fifth consecutive win in Spain - but rolled the strategy dice with a second pit stop for fresh tyres to try and set up a grandstand finish. The seven-time world champion did the rest. Hamilton returned to the track 22 seconds behind his rival but was relentless in his pursuit and, catching Verstappen hand over fist, he overtook the Red Bull back into Turn One with six laps to go for his 98th...
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