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Hamilton: I want to win this race for Aki Hintsa

Lewis Hamilton is doubly determined to win the decisive Abu Dhabi Grand Prix title-showdown after the death of close friend Aki Hintsa. The defending three-time world champion told reporters on Thursday that he felt he wanted to win in memory of the McLaren doctor and fitness expert who died last week, of cancer, at the age of 58. 'I have that fighting spirit in my heart now from the last races I've done,” said Hamilton. “But I come here with almost double the power now — and I feel I want to win this race more so for him. “We were texting every single race through his battle and particularly the last race, on Sunday… So coming here this weekend, whilst it's an emotional...
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