Dennis impressed by Hamilton's maturity

McLaren boss Ron Dennis hailed Lewis Hamilton’s Japanese Grand Prix victory at a rain-lashed Fuji Speedway but refused to rule Fernando Alonso out of the championship picture.

Hamilton produced a drive beyond his years to claim 10 crucial championship points in atrocious conditions and put himself firmly in the driving seat to claim the Formula One world driver’s title after defending champion Fernando Alonso crashed out on lap 42.