Love of Italy drives Hamilton’s success
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Max Verstappen is back on top of the driver standings after a dominant win in the Netherlands, but that threepoint advantage looks shaky ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. Mercedes has won five of the past seven races at the track, and Lewis Hamilton has five wins over the years at a venue he has come to love. It’s clear Mercedes has the faster car, but Hamilton has the skill to pull off something special when it matters most. The race for third overall is also heating up, with Valtteri Bottas now nine points clear of Lando Norris.