Russian GP: Hamilton hit by penalty as he bids to match Schumacher – live!
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Lap 24/53: The current top three – Bottas, Verstappen and Leclerc – have all yet to pit.
World champion Hamilton is catching Daniil Kvyat (AlphaTauri) gradually. He is 8.2” behind.
Lap 21/53: Hamilton up to fifth!
The FIA have confirmed that Hamilton was punished for two separate violations of the rules regarding practice starts.
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