Hamilton looking to the future

Lewis Hamilton
12 April 2012

Lewis Hamilton is hoping his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix win he dedicated to his mum is now "the start of something good".

In a year littered with incidents and penalties, and with Hamilton admitting to suffering from personal problems, it was a victory he thoroughly deserved to at least ease some of the pressure.

"Mega job guys, as usual. I want to dedicate this win to my mum. Happy birthday (on Friday) and thanks for coming out here," said Hamilton as he crossed the line. Following the race, he added: "It is early days yet, but hopefully this is the start of something very good."

Mum Carmen was equally elated as she told Press Association Sport: "I'm so proud, so happy for him.

"It's been a really great weekend. I might start coming to a few more races now."

It would appear Hamilton has found a part of the "happy bubble" he talked of earlier this week that has been missing from his life for the last two years, and which team-mate Jenson Button enjoys.

"It is great to be able to win while she's here," said Hamilton in the post-race aftermath. "I feel fantastic, ecstatic, really happy to be back up here (on the top of the podium).

"That was one of my best races, in terms of my own performance, not making any mistakes. I feel I didn't make a single mistake in the race.

"What with the things that have gone on, the pressure I've been under, with the doubt that has surrounded me.

"I'm just massively proud to have put that kind of performance together, and to have come on out on top."

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