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Sainz considered Alonso DRS help against Hamilton

Carlos Sainz says he considered giving Fernando Alonso a DRS boost in Hungary – to protect his own podium prospects from Lewis Hamilton. Entering the closing stages of a Hungarian Grand Prix turned upside down after a pre-race rain shower, the Spanish duo were running third and fourth behind Esteban Ocon and Sebastian Vettel who had the victory fight between them. But as he closed up to those ahead of him with his Mercedes on fresh medium tyres, Hamilton had not given up on making the podium at least – only to find Alonso a particularly tough nut to crack. The Alpine driver was doing a terrific job of holding up the reigning World Champion – thereby helping his team-mate Ocon avoid a...
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