GPI 2016 Japanese Grand Prix | Page 40

JAPANESE GRAND PRIX THIRD LEWIS HAMILTON L ewis Hamilton started the Japanese Grand Prix from pole position, but a tardy start off a damp and slippery top of the grid slot conspired against him, before he knew it he was looking the back of seven of his rivals from eighth place as the field roared into Turn 1 at Suzuka. He recovered well to finish third, but saw himself drop to 33 points behind the leader in the title race. He spoke at the press conference after the race. VERY, VERY PROUD