Sepang race was worst ever, says world champ Hamilton

Updated on: 07 April,2009 12:24 PM IST |
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Conditions at the Malaysian GP were worst ever, says Hamilton

Conditions at the Malaysian GP were worst ever, says Hamilton

The Malaysian Grand Prix was arguably the toughest race world champion Lewis Hamilton has raced till now.

A huge downpour and thunderstorm brought Sunday's race to an end after just 31 of the scheduled 56 laps.

"When the rain came down, it was impossible to drive," Hamilton, who made it through to seventh, was quoted as saying on ITV-F1.com.

"I was aquaplaning everywhere these were the most dangerous conditions I've ever raced in.

"All I could do was try and keep the car on the track.

"It was the correct decision to stop the race because it was just too dangerous for everyone.

Too much

"I love it when it rains, but this was just too much."

Team boss Martin Whitmarsh was delighted that Hamilton had managed to take a point from such a difficult event, especially as he had only started 12th.

"Lewis's ability shone brightly in the gathering gloom and the race brought another really impressive performance from him," said Whitmarsh.

"He kept his head throughout, and the result was a hard-earned point for seventh place.

"That may not sound like a great deal by our usually high standards but, given where he started, it's a step in the right direction."

Hamilton's teammate Heikki Kovalainen was unable to add to McLaren's score after spinning off on the first lap.

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