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Motor racing: They're trying to stop me, says unhappy Hamilton

Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - September 27, 2020. Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas celebrates with the sparkling wine on the podium after winning the race alongside third-placed Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. [REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov]

Lewis Hamilton accused Formula One stewards of trying to stop him winning after being handed two-time penalties in Sunday's Russian Grand Prix.

The punishment, for infringements before the race had even started, cost the six-times world champion the lead and the chance to fight for a record-equalling 91st career win.

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