Hamilton hits back at critics after toughest year

LEWIS HAMILTON yesterday launched a powerful defence of himself, his management and his father Anthony as he continues to battle through what he has described as “the most testing year” of his career.

The fallout from the Singapore Grand Prix has been significant, in particular as Hamilton departed the Marina Bay Street Circuit after barely uttering a word following his bust-up with Felipe Massa.

Hamilton picked up his fifth drive-through penalty of the season following a collision with Massa, and then ignored the Brazilian when he attempted to speak privately to the Briton after the race.