Hamilton disappointed possible 1-2 finish was lost

Lewis Hamilton may have regained the championship lead over rival Sebastian Vettel, but the Briton was left feeling it was an opportunity missed after Valtteri Bottas was left with a damage limitation job after contact at the start with the Ferrari driver.

Hamilton was left at the front to his own devices for the entirety of the race such was his pace. He did however feel teammate Bottas could have finished second without the first lap collision with Vettel.

“When you’re constructive and criticise yourself, approach a challenge with new methods and a new-found determination, it’s a great feeling to then get the result,” he said.