Hamilton breaks losing streak in Shanghai

Updated on: 18 April,2011 08:38 AM IST |
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Mclaren ace Hamilton breaks eight-month long Formula One drought with win in Shanghai

Mclaren ace Hamilton breaks eight-month long Formula One drought with win in Shanghai

McLaren's British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai yesterday. PIC/AFP

The McLaren driver got the better of championship leader Sebastian Vettel after a race-long duel to record his 15th career win ufffd and first since August's Belgian Grand Prix.

Hamilton lined up third on the grid and battled past team-mate Jenson Button before overhauling pole-sitteru00a0 Vettelu00a0 for the lead with just four laps remaining.

Ultimately it was as much a tactical victory as it was one of power and nerve, Hamilton's three stops to Vettel's two proving the way to go on the new Pirelli tyres.

"I'm absolutely overwhelmed. It feels like a long, long time since I was sitting here," said Hamilton, who is now second in the drivers' standings, 21 points behind Vettel.

"I feel very proud and extremely grateful for all the hard work the guys put in. I'm looking forward to many, many more great races like this.

"Every inch of the race, every second, was incredibly enjoyable."

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