http://www.itv-f1.com/news_article.aspx?id=42528
Lewis Hamilton has defended the start to his second Formula 1 season –
insisting the criticism that has come his way has been out of proportion.
The McLaren driver heads into this weekend’s Turkish Grand Prix nine
points adrift of title leader Kimi Raikkonen following Ferrari’s
comfortable victories in each of the last three races.
Nevertheless the Briton, who at this stage last year led the standings
by two points after an unprecedented start to his rookie season, has
still had his form criticised from some quarters – particularly after
mistakes in Bahrain earlier this month.
Hamilton, however, says that errors at some point of the season are
inevitable and it doesn't mean he has suddenly lost any of his talent.
“A few people have questioned my commitment, my ability to drive,” he
was quoted as saying by The Sun newspaper.
“I’m not Superman but I believe I have the ability to win a world
championship.
“Everybody makes mistakes.”
“I had one race where I made a mistake and all of a sudden people start
making assumptions,” he added.
