Hamilton hails ‘best race’ yet

LEWIS HAMILTON believes his Australian Grand Prix triumph is the best of his five Formula One wins so far.

The McLaren driver cruised to victory at Albert Park yesterday, claiming the opening race of the season by 5.4 seconds from BMW Sauber’s Nick Heidfeld – with Nico Rosberg securing a maiden podium by finishing third in his Williams.

A frenetic season-opening contest saw only seven cars eventually cross the line after 58 laps of racing during another scorching Melbourne afternoon.