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Hamilton: I'm stronger and in a better position

Formula One world championship leader Lewis Hamilton said on Thursday at the Fuji Speedway he is in a far stronger position than he was last year with three races left on this year's calendar. The McLaren driver has said he is more experienced and better prepared.

"Last year, I was a rookie and I had never done this before. This year, I am very different and I feel very different," Hamilton said. "I am stronger in every way and I am sure about what I am doing. Last year I spent a long time in Asia and I loved it, but I was away for a long time and I missed my family and I was tired. I lost my touch with reality a little, so now I am doing it differently.

"I need to feel fresh for this so I have planned my schedule more carefully. When you go to a race, you have to perform. So this time, I went back home after Singapore and I have recharged my batteries. I did my training and kept myself in the right frame of mind. I spent some quality time with my family and I am back here now feeling just as good and as fresh as I did five months ago."

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