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Hill supports Hamilton in title bid

Former Formula 1 champion Damon Hill will be supporting his country fellow Lewis Hamilton in the rookie's fight for the title on Sunday morning. Hill believes it would be fantastic if he clinches the title at Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix already.

BRDC President Damon Hill said: "I imagine most of the UK will be up early to watch Lewis on Sunday. I'll be watching the race in the BRDC Clubhouse at Silverstone. The circuit has organised a private screening for a number of fans who have already bought their tickets for next year's British Grand Prix, so we'll all be watching it together. It's the perfect place to watch the race and hopefully we'll be celebrating a new British World Champion come nine o'clock.

"The whole country is behind Lewis and it would be fantastic if he clinches the title on Sunday. Formula 1, motorsport, the British Grand Prix - it's what we do best in Britain. We are world leaders. The next step is for us to provide the fans and Lewis with a venue they can be proud of. We are on the cusp of negotiating and securing a new deal for the British Grand Prix - we need to ensure Lewis and other British drivers have a long term platform to perform on."

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  • Brawn: China won't be any different
  • Hamilton blames Massa for crash
  • Kubica not giving up on championship
  • Alonso confident for last two races
• 12 Oct.
  • A point and a crash for Red Bull
  • Ferrari salvages eight crucial points
  • Kubica takes BMW's eleventh podium of season
  • McLaren reels from major blow
  • Second win crowns major Renault pay day
  • Bourdais penalty hands Massa extra point
  • No joy for Williams in Japan
  • Four home points for Toyota
  • Pointless day for Honda
  • Mixed feelings for Force India
  • Hamilton admits mistake, vows to stay aggressive
  • Delighted Alonso celebrates victory
  • Untouchable Alonso storms to second victory
  • Photos: Sunday at Fuji
• 11 Oct.
  • Honda to announce 2009 driver line-up after the season
  • Ferrari faces uphill battle
  • Williams struggles in qualifying
  • Another double top ten for Toro Rosso
  • McLaren delighted with qualifying
  • Back row again for Force India
  • BMW hopes rest with Kubica
  • Alonso keeps Renault competitive
  • Honda continues to struggle at Fuji
  • Photos: Saturday at Fuji
  • Mixed result at Red Bull Racing
  • Toyota team make it into top ten
  • Massa laments lack of grip
  • Hamilton happy on pole
  • Hamilton takes Japanese pole
  • Kubica on top in wet free practice
• 10 Oct.
  • Bridgestone expects grip to improve during the weekend
  • Buemi to steer medical car
  • Trouble-free day for McLaren
  • Positive day for Toro Rosso
  • Webber gives Red Bull hope

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