article_snippet.sent: Lewis Hamilton, who leads the world championship after two races, is pictured in the Shanghai paddock .
article_snippet.sent: The British sporting star was sporting two gold chains ahead of Malaysian Grand Prix Malaysian Grand Prix .
article_snippet.sent: Despite the issues with the new deal, Lewis Hamilton is favourite to return to the top step of the podium on Sunday at the Shanghai International Circuit.
article_snippet.sent: Lewis Hamilton is a three-time winner at the venue - including last year - whilst Lewis Hamilton has finished in the top three on three other occasions.
article_snippet.sent: Lewis Hamilton is surrounded by the media at the Hugo Boss event in Shanghai on Wednesday .
article_snippet.sent: Mercedes driver Hamilton and team-mate Nico Rosberg (right) were beaten by Sebastian Vettel in Malaysia .
article_snippet.sent: Despite Ferrari winning their first race for almost two years last time out in Malaysia, with Sebastian Vettel in Malaysia at the wheel, the much cooler conditions in China should play into Mercedes' hands. '
article_snippet.sent: Malaysia was a tough weekend,' said Lewis Hamilton. '
article_snippet.sent: It always is with the heat, but with car problems on Friday, rain during qualifying on Saturday and a race which didn't go to plan on Sunday, that one was particularly challenging. '
article_snippet.sent: Lewis Hamilton, pictured driving during final practice in Malaysia, says the last Grand Prix was a 'tough weekend' Lewis Hamilton won last year in China and will be hoping for more joy in Shanghai this weekend .
highlights_snippet.sent: Driver is preparing for Malaysian Grand Prix .