article_snippet: Lewis Hamilton issued an emphatic defence of Lewis Hamilton Formula One world championship with a flawless drive at the Albert Park Circuit in Sunday’s season opener.
article_snippet: the Briton left Nico Rosberg chomping on Nico Rosberg Mercedes exhaust fumes on the run down to Turn 1 and from then on in the result never appeared in doubt.
article_snippet: It was the perfect start to Hamilton’s hopes of becoming the first British driver to win back-to-back titles, and join the likes of Ayrton Senna, Niki Lauda and Sir Jackie Stewart with a hat-trick of F1 championships.
article_snippet: but I was with Lewis Hamilton.
article_snippet: Lewis Hamilton led from start-to-finish ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in Australia .
article_snippet: Sir Jackie Stewart runs for cover as Robserg and Lewis Hamilton drench the Scotsman with champagne .
article_snippet: It’s an incredible feeling to continue winning, but also great to be up here with you