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'What timing!' - Hamilton capitalises on virtual safety car to take lead!

'What timing!' - Hamilton capitalises on virtual safety car to take lead!
Sky Sports Football Sunday 14 June 2026, 15:20 UTC 1 min read
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Lewis Hamilton takes the outright lead of the Barcelona-Catalunya GP, benefitting from a virtual safety car after Fernando Alonso crashed out.

Lewis Hamilton takes the outright lead of the Barcelona-Catalunya GP, benefitting from a virtual safety car after Fernando Alonso crashed out. [Image text:] HAMILTON RADIO 44 HAMILTON "GREAT JOBGUYS!" MSC skysports
Hamilton (PERSON) Lewis Hamilton (PERSON) the Barcelona-Catalunya (ORG) Fernando Alonso (PERSON)
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