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Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he does not expect his Formula One world title defence to be any easier than this year's triumph, particularly with the category radically overhauling its rulebook for 2009.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he hopes that he turn the feelings of some sections of his 'home' crowd around after feeling the sting of a negative response to his world title from the British public.

Ron Dennis has been asked more than once why he was prepared to take a chance on a confident ten-year old who told him that, one day, he wanted to drive for the McLaren team. Some 13 years on, the question has greater resonance as that same youngster is now the new F1 world champion.

Lewis Hamilton's father has hit back at those who continue to use the family's colour as a target for abuse, warning that every insult and slur thrown their way only serves to make the McLaren driver stronger and more determined.

1. Lewis Hamilton Britain McLaren-Mercedes 56 01:31:57.403 2. Felipe Massa Brazil Ferrari-Ferrari +14.9 3. Kimi Raikkonen Finland Ferrari-Ferrari +16.4 4. Fernando Alonso Spain Renault-Renault +18.3

McLaren boss Ron Dennis has spoken out against the ongoing criticism of his lead driver, Lewis Hamilton, claiming that the Briton's detractors might be better served concentrating on their own performance.

Lewis Hamilton may not have won the Italian Grand Prix to make it a hat-trick of wet race victories in this season's Formula One world championship, but has shown himself to be the man to beat in adverse conditions prior to Monza.

The controversy that followed the Formula One circus from Spa-Francorchamps to Monza in the past week has led to the sport's governing body making a grey area more black-and-white for the drivers.

With the British media, and the Formula One world in general, not quite able to believe the dramatic post-race goings-on at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, one of the officials at the centre of the controversy has denied claims that 'it was personal'.

British Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton will return to the DTM bill when the series returns to UK shores, at Brands Hatch, next month, when he demonstrates his McLaren-Mercedes MP4-23 around the tight confines of the Indy Circuit.

1. Lewis Hamilton Britain McLaren-Mercedes 60 laps 01:39:09.440 2. Nick Heidfeld Germany BMW Sauber +68.5 3. Rubens Barrichello Brazil Honda-Honda +82.2 4. Kimi Raikkonen Finland Ferrari-Ferrari +1 lap

To the undoubted dismay of, not only the Formula One media, but also the organisers of the Bath triathlon, who would have thought that they has something of a coup on their hands, Lewis Hamilton has been pulled out of his proposed duel with F1 rival Jenson Button.

Lewis Hamilton appears set to compete in the Bath triathlon after being cajoled into accepting a 'man challenge' from British Formula One rival Jenson Button in the build-up to their home grand prix.

Lewis Hamilton's run of two races without points in the Formula One world championship has not had an adverse effect on the likely attendance at next weekend's British Grand Prix, with Silverstone chiefs now reporting a sell-out for all three days of the meeting.

1. Lewis Hamilton Britain McLaren-Mercedes 01:15.752 2. Robert Kubica Poland BMW Sauber 01:16.023 3. Kimi Raikkonen Finland Ferrari-Ferrari 01:16.093 4. Heikki Kovalainen Finland McLaren-Mercedes 01:16.331