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Speeding Hamilton gets driving ban for doing 40mph... over the limit

Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton has been banned from driving in France after being caught speeding at 120mph, it was revealed today.

The 22-year-old, who narrowly missed out on this year's Formula One Championship, was given a one-month driving ban.

Hamilton's Mercedes was stopped by police near Laon doing 120mph, 40mph over the motorway speed limit, according to reports.

Banned: Lewis Hamilton has been given a one-month ban for speeding in France

A spokesman for McLaren said: "McLaren were made aware that Lewis was stopped for speeding in France whilst driving in a private capacity.

"We understand he has received a mandatory fine and suspension from driving in France for one month."

The spokesman stressed that the incident would not affect Hamilton's professional driving career.

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