Singapore GP champ Hamilton credits the almighty for his professional, personal success
Singapore GP champ Hamilton credits the almighty for his professional, personal successBritain's Lewis Hamilton credited God with helping him win the Singapore Grand Prix after a commanding performance in Formula One's second ever night race.
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Round the bend: Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes in action during the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. pic/Getty Images |
The McLaren driver led from start to finish for his second victory of the season as his car finally came good.
Although he was challenged strongly by Sebastian Vettel until the Red Bull driver was handed a drive-through penalty, he eventually won by nearly 10 seconds ahead of Toyota's Timo Glock.
It was a masterful display, and asked who got the credit, he was in no doubts.
"It was, I think, a collective job done by a lot of people," he said.
"I wouldn't have had the pace here if not for guys back at the factory, who often don't get the acknowledgements.
"But for me, the one person who is always there is God. He has given me the opportunities, he is the one who keeps me healthy and who has blessed me with a great family."
But he admitted it had been tough on the Marina Bay street circuit, with intense humidity and having to drive under lights. "There is corner after corner after corner, never a real break, and also very bumpy," he said.
"But the track is fantastic and fans here amazing."
Hamilton looked headed for a podium finish at the Italian Grand Prix but crashed on the last lap. He is now hoping to carry his momentum into the Japanese Grand Prix next weekend at Suzuka, somewhere he has never raced before. "I've never been to Suzuka but I've heard apart from Monaco it is the best circuit. I am excited to be there."
Force India's Sutil fined for crashForce India's Adrian Sutil was fined 20,000 dollars and officially reprimanded after knocking the BMW Sauber of Nick Heidfeld out of the Singapore GP.
Sutil attempted to pass the Toro Rosso of Jaime Alguersuari on lap 19 but spun. As he tried to rejoin the race, he moved into Heidfeld's path. "For me it was clearly Sutil's fault," Heidfeld said. Sutil admitted he was at fault.
"I didn't see Nick coming as I was on the move already and couldn't react to it, but I'm sorry for it," said Sutil, who retired from the race in the 24th lap. Force India's other driver Vitantonio Liuzzi finished 14th.
