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Strike mode: Hamilton bowls over Ferrari team in Suzuka

After Friday’s practice, Lewis Hamilton swapped his racing boots for a pair of bowling shoes, treating his new scarlet crew to a night of pins and grins – a tradition he’s upheld in Suzuka since his McLaren days.

As usual, Hamilton looked right at home, even outscoring teammate Charles Leclerc by a country mile: 165 to 68!

While Ferrari’s on-track form has been anything but striking — just 17 points so far this season — Hamilton’s lane leadership might just be the morale boost the team needs.

With qualifying looming and rivals McLaren and Mercedes looking faster, Ferrari fans will be hoping Hamilton can convert his bowling dominance into Suzuka brilliance.

Michael Delaney

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