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Lewis Hamilton labelled ‘idiot’ by Fernando Alonso as Max Verstappen wins at Spa
Briton forced to retire after first lap after being launched into the air and landing forcefully on the belly of his Mercedes
Press Association
August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022