Lewis Hamilton feared that damage to his Mercedes was the reason for his torrid time during the Chinese Grand Prix. Second in the Sprint seemed a lifetime away for the seven-time world champion who started today's race from 18th and eventually ended the day in ninth, the third time he has finished in that position this season. Starting the race on softs, one of only four drivers to do so, he was never able to take advantage and subsequently complained that it was 'the worst tyre ever'. Having already blamed a needlessly aggressive lock-up for his poor grid position, the Briton also believed a change in set-up after the Sprint didn't help his cause. 'Oh my god, I was the only one, I think,...
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