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Hamilton: Podium robots a bit over the top
Lewis Hamilton thinks that the Formula 1 podium robots used at the Styrian Grand Prix last weekend were 'weird' and a bit over the top. After winning the first ever Styrian Grand Prix from pole position the six-time world champion was delivered his trophy via a robot, rather than being awarded it by a dignitary or race organiser as is customary. The Formula 1 paddock has been placed under strict social distancing measures to tackle the spread of coronavirus, but Hamilton felt the robots were perhaps a step too far. 'I thought it was weird,' he said. 'It definitely seemed weird. I'd have preferred them just to throw it to me or something. In all honesty, it's a really, really weird time....
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