Hamilton continues strong results with Singapore victory

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Lewis Hamilton gained his second victory of a fast-improving season as he led from start to finish to win the Singapore Grand Prix.

The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver began from pole and despite temporarily losing the use of his KERS system early on never looked in danger of being overtaken.

Hamilton added that the victory provided the perfect redemption after the Italian Grand Prix, where he spun out on the final lap when looking set to finish on the podium.

He said: "The race was physically tough for all the drivers but it was actually quite straightforward for me. I made a good start and knew I was running longer than the guys behind me so I was able to bridge the gap back to them.

"We came here hoping for a good result. I wanted to redeem myself after the last lap in Monza and we got it."

Hamilton has now moved onto 37 points in the drivers’ championship, giving him a realistic chance of finishing in the top five come the end of the season, which has three races remaining.

The reigning Formula One World Champion cannot regain his title, but is only three points shy of fifth spot, while in the constructors’ championship Vodafone McLaren Mercedes are the same deficit adrift of third spot on 59 points.