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Mika Hakkinen impressed by Hamilton/Bottas 'real partnership'

Mika Häkkinen says he was impressed by the 'real partnership' displayed by Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas at the Hungarian Grand Prix, after the pair swapped positions twice at the orde of their team. A quicker Hamilton was allowed to pass team-mate Bottas in order to attack the Ferraris ahead, but despite closing up to the back of Kimi Raikkonen, he was unable to pass and was therefore told to give the position back to Bottas on the final lap. Hamilton did so at the final corner, costing himself three extra championship points. Häkkinen says Bottas showed 'intelligence' and proved he isn't a 'selfish' driver, by following the team's orders to swap...
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