London — Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team hit Formula One (F1) for six in 2019 while the sport’s young stars shone brighter than ever, but the season will be remembered also for a lasting sense of loss.

Absent friends loomed large as Hamilton collected his champion’s trophy at a glittering gala in Paris after ending the year in touching distance of Michael Schumacher’s records for wins and titles...

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