I'm my harshest critic admits Hamilton

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LONDON (AFP) — Lewis Hamilton is convinced his determination not to settle for second best is the key to becoming world Formula One champion.

Hamilton, 23, was in brilliant form in Istanbul as he finished second after a ferocious battle with Felipe Massa in the Turkish Grand Prix.

His dazzling display was all the more remarkable as McLaren were forced to execute a three-stop strategy due to fears relating to the Bridgestone tyres.

But the British driver held his nerve to finish within four seconds of Massa and move within seven points of championship leader and reigning world title-holder Kimi Raikkonen, who was third.

Hamilton described the performance as the best of his career, in contrast to his sombre mood 24 hours earlier following a...