Cool Hamilton bids to reign in Japan

LEWIS HAMILTON admits he is tempted to perform a rain dance ahead of today’s qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix as he looks to gain any edge he can over Felipe Massa in the battle for the World Championship.

The McLaren driver enjoyed a solid workout on the Fuji Speedway circuit yesterday, topping the timesheet for the first practice session while finishing third fastest in the afternoon.

On both occasions he had the edge over Massa as the Ferrari driver was second and fourth in the respective sessions. The circuit was dry throughout, with the mostly clear skies becoming a little more overcast by the afternoon before a few spots of rain fell briefly late in the day.