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Hamilton: It's not my fault that F1 has turned out like this

LE CASTELLET, France -- Lewis Hamilton can understand why people think his dominance of Formula One is boring, but says it is wrong to blame him or any other driver for the on-track product.

Hamilton looks like he is cruising to a sixth world championship, having opened up a 36-point lead after just eight of the 21 races this year. The French Grand Prix was a drab affair, with Hamilton cruising to a victory ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas as Ferrari and Max Vestappen battled over the final podium position for most of the race.

Speaking to journalists after the race, Hamilton said: "When you write the story and you say 'it's boring'.