Hamilton expects rivals to put up better fight in China

Lewis Hamilton is steeling himself for more of a fight from his title rivals this weekend as he bids to win three grands prix in a row for the first time in his career.

Although Hamilton was left grumbling about his Mercedes towards the end of the second practice session for tomorrow’s Chinese Grand Prix, the 29-year-old still managed to again outpace the rest.

“Something’s not right with this car,” moaned Hamilton late in the second 90-minute run at a chilly Shanghai International Circuit where temperatures only managed to reach 16C.