Sunday, March 29, 2009

Hamilton celebrates unexpected points haul

Sunday 29th March 2009

Lewis Hamilton has celebrated his fourth position as the best possible outcome for him and McLaren from the Australian GP.

Having travelled to Melbourne warning that he was unlikely to even collect a point in the season-opening race, a combination of fine driving and a little luck saw the World Champion wrestle his MP4-24 into fourth. Incredibly, despite the McLaren's lack of pace, Hamilton was within a second of finishing on the podium and only yielded third place to Jarno Trulli under orders from his McLaren after overtaking the Toyota behind the Safety Car. The matter is under investigation.

"We did an incredible job," a jubilant Hamilton told the BBC. "We did all that we could. I am very happy and very proud.

"If you'd have offered me that before the race I'd have bitten your hand off."

Update: Hamilton was awarded third place and an extra point after he was promoted when Jarno Trulli was penalised post-grand prix

Source : Planet F1

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