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Hamilton joins criticism of Formula 1 rule change

LONDON (AP) — World champion Lewis Hamilton joined the criticism of Formula One’s decision to alter the way the title is decided.

Hamilton followed record seven-time champion Michael Schumacher in suggesting that awarding the title to the driver with the greatest number of race wins rather than the largest number of points was likely to do little or nothing to boost fans’ interest in the sport.

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