Hamilton: I’ve not been 100%

LEWIS HAMILTON has admitted neither he nor his car have been at their best for the last two races but insists he can hold off the challenge of McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso and become Formula One world champion.

Alonso had the better of Hamilton in Italy and Belgium and the Spaniard has chipped away at Hamilton’s lead in the last three grands prix.

As a result, Alonso – who is seeking to defend the drivers’ title – is just two points behind with three races remaining in Japan, China and Brazil.