Hamilton flat spotted his front tyres in turn 1 so would have had to pit anyway, he missed the braking point and couldn't turn the corner properly, something you see 1/2 dozen drivers do in every GP so get to get a penalty was ridiculous, if anything it was Heiko who touched Kimi pushing him wide!!

Andy Murray, Sompting, West Sussex, UK

I've never seen such hatred for a kid in his second year of any sport. It's sad, it really is. People are dying for this young lad to fail. Shame on them - he's clearly a talented kid learning his trade, rejuvenating a stale sport. Atletico Madrid's match moved, Italy fans cannot travel, now this?

Nik Whitfield, London,

Hamilton is a wonderful young man, a fine sporting example for all to emulate, and worthy candidate for the F1 title. I am saddened by those with nothing positive to say, but that is their right. I am sure this will be his year and hope that the press and detractors leave him alone to get on with it

Jurgen, St Maixent sur Vie, France

You are right, Alberto, Bologna. In fact, Hamilton's obsession is Alonso as seen in the late overtaking, with nothing to gain. Thus, it is not strange to hear Alonso saying he prefers Massa's victory whereas he should be preferring the opposite to get a car at Ferrari.

Igor, Pamplona,

Both John and Peter are talking rubbish & just sound bitter!! The Henman of F1 - purlease!! Hamilton narrowly missed out on WINNING last year in his debut season - pretty good track record so far. If you knew anything about F1 you'd know how long the top guys stick around - he's got plenty of time!

Gemma, Burton-on-Trent,

John Forrest - if he's just like a kid playing a computer game, then how do you explain his superb ability to handle bad or wet conditions? Essence of Schumacher me thinks? Sure he makes mistakes and loses it sometimes - but they all do - there's just more attention on him. Experience will make him!

Gemma, Burton-on-Trent,

it is so wonderful to see 'poster boy' failing again. he has already had his best ever season finish in F1. always a fan of ron dennis, always a fan of maclaren since procar but never a fan of a marketing tool. go ferrari go bmw make many dreams come true.

peter jones, moscow,

Yes Lewis has made mistakes, most drivers get to make them in the lower teams before they hit paydirt. Lewis has been in the spotlight from day one.
Hamilton and McLaren don't just have the other teams in the Paddock to beat but also the FIA....
I wonder if his colour has anything to do with it?

beau, st elmo,

Hamilton. The Tim Henman of racing.

John, Clifden, Ireland

We should all say thank you to Lewis for keeping us all excited again about F1. Yes, it's not all good news for him for him right now. Atleast, we are getting some action on the race track again. This is exactly why I watch the whole race again versus taping and then watching it later for 10 mins.

Rodrigo Perez, Manila, Philippines

Fernando Alonso and Spain hate Hamilton....Felipe massa will be the winner this year ¡¡¡

Gerry, Bilbao, Spain

Hamilton is just a kid playing a video game. He can win provided he has the fastest, best handling car and no distractions whatsoever. His arrogance, together with reckless driving in periods of "red rage" spell major concerns for safety. The major brain fades give ample evidence for the concerns.

John Forrest, Houston, Texas USA

Lewis is the most exciting driver there is out there. I for one hope he does win the championship as he deserves it. Everybody makes mistakes, it's just a question of how you bounce back. China is an exciting track with overtaking, lets hope the stewards let the drivers decide the race!

Shane P, Edinburgh,

Tell you what. why don't the F1 public have a vote for best behaved driver and the one who gets the most votes wins- regardless of where they came in the race? this would simply be an extension of the FI powers that be, who are doing it now.
F1 is farcical-just like the people who control it.

jbentley, Loule, Portugal

I hope he doesn't win the championship, as un-patriotic as it may sounds I simply don't like him. Schumacher was great, but i for one never liked him, Hamilton shares the qualities of arrogance and recklessness with the great Ferrari driver but i would much rather see Felipe Massa win the title.

Russell Wing, Sheffield, UK

I'm surprised the article doesn't mention the fact that Ferrari have the multiple world champion Michael Schumacher on the pit wall. He, along with the Ferrari team, know every trick in the book whereas McLaren always strike me as being very naive in the tactics department. As were Williams.

Marc , Liverpool, UK

Hamilton will be a Formula 1 champion when he hits the right balance of urge to overtake, concentration on winning points and luck - maybe not this year but soon, I hope!

George Barker, Ringwood, Hampshire

The real Hamilton's mistake last race in Fuji wasn't really at corner 1 but at corner 2 where he went out of the track trying to pass Alonso for the second position. Most of us couldn't see that since after corner 1 Japanese TV concentrated on Coultard accident and not in the first three leading rac

Alberto, Bologna, Italy

er...In fact after corner 1 Lewis was third but afetr corner 2 Lewis is behind Felipe in 7th place! Without that mistake Lewis would probably finish his race ahead of Massa. You could appreciate what I'm saying from Hamilton's onboard camera reply.

Alberto, Bologna, Italy