Putting a smile back on Hamilton's face
Lewis Hamilton couldn't even manage a smile after taking pole for the Korean Grand Prix last weekend. Lee McKenzie reckons that after his dogged drive to second in the race, he has reason to be cheerful
Lewis Hamilton - two of the most emotive words in Formula 1. To give an opinion or mention his name seems to provoke a dramatic reaction from fans and critics alike.
The Korean Grand Prix weekend was no different.
I don't write this lightly as I can already foresee the response it could create, purely because of the subject matter.
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