Hamilton still torn on result

– Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said yesterday he still had mixed feelings after being gift-wrapped a controversial win by Mercedes in Russia last weekend.

The runaway championship leader stretched his advantage to Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel to 50 points with just five races left this season after Mercedes ordered Valtteri Bottas to allow Hamilton to pass, sacrificing a rare victory for the Finn.

“I don’t think you get your mind around it. I am definitely split, just like all people have split opinions about it,” said Hamilton.

“But it’s happened, it’s done and dusted. You have to accept it and move forward.”

The decision by Mercedes to allow Hamilton to claim his eighth win of the season sparked fresh debate over team orders in Formula One. –