It wasn't an ideal start to a new chapter in his career for the 2008 world champion, with Hamilton ending the day seventh fastest after sliding off the track during what looked to be a promising lap.

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The series opener was a competitive new chapter in an increasingly fierce rivalry, but there weren't any scuffles this time.

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But O'Connor doesn't want listeners to think of his new symphony as simply some kind of PBS soundtrack to a chapter of American history.

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