Hamilton wants F1 to be fun again
Updated on 10 July 2009
Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton says he would love to see Formula One have fun again.
Hamilton amazed his fans at the end of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone three weeks ago by performing tyre-smoking donuts in his McLaren, despite only finishing a disappointing 16th.
Although the stunt is outlawed by the FIA, it was Hamilton's way of saying 'thank you' to the thousands who have continued to support him during what has so far been a poor season.
"It was my home grand prix and the fans have stood by me through thick and thin," said Hamilton.
"It was incredible the support I had, beyond me. I didn't know I was going to have that much support still, even though I was all the way back there.
"At the end of the race they were up supporting me and cheering me, even though it was a disastrous race really. So it was great fun. We do them and burn-outs all the time in demonstrations and things."
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