Hamilton’s Olympic verdict

Lewis Hamilton has been taking time out from preparations for the European Grand Prix to answer questions on the Beijing Olympics. It seems that Lewis’ nifty use of gear paddles on his McLaren does not extend to paddles of the aquatic variety. Apparently the world championship leader’s racetrack pace does not help him on the river.

“When I watch rowing I always find the stamina they have incredible,” he told ITV-F1.com. ”I’ve been rowing recently and I completely suck at it! The balance that you need and the core stability and everything.”

Aside from belittling his rowing ability, Hamilton also singled out Olympians who hold down a day job as well as competing in their sport.

What F1 stars will get up to during summer break

After Hungary last weekend, the F1 circus has taken a well-deserved break for three weeks, before it all resumes with the European GP at Valencia’s new street circuit on 24 August.

So what will the star drivers get up to on their hols? Grid Crasher will tell you, after the jump…