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Mon 07 Jul 2008Impressive Hamilton rains on critics' parade
FORMULA ONE/BRITISH GRAND PRIX:LEWIS HAMILTON hailed his storming win at his home race yesterday as the "best win I've ever had" after he finished more than a minute ahead of nearest rival Nick Heidfeld here.
The Briton went into the British Grand Prix battling through a storm of criticism from the fickle tabloid press who had, after troubled performances from their star driver, opened fire, questioning Hamilton's celebrity lifestyle, his race craft, even his commitment to the sport which has elevated him into his position as one of the world's most highly-paid sportsmen.
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