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Lewis Hamilton launches attack on Monaco stewards
Page last updated at 15:35 GMT, Sunday, 29th May
Hamilton angry after 'weekend to forget'
Lewis Hamilton launched a furious attack on stewards after being called in front of them following an incident-packed race to sixth place in Monaco.
The McLaren driver got a drive-through penalty for a brush with Felipe Massa, and also clashed with Pastor Maldonado.
"It's an absolute frickin' joke," he said. "I've been to see the stewards five times out of six this season."
Asked why that was the case, he said apparently in jest: "Maybe it's because I'm black. That's what Ali G says."
Hamilton added: "Massa held me up in qualifying, I got the penalty. He turned in to me [during the race], I got the penalty. These drivers are ridiculous. It's stupid."
The Englishman's comments could land him in trouble with F1's governing body, the FIA, who may consider that contravene the rule saying competitors must not bring the sport into disrepute.
Hamilton, 26, told BBC Sport that he felt victimised by events at recent races, complaining that he had done his best to provide entertainment by going for his overtaking opportunities.
"People want to see racing," he said.
"But you get done trying to put on a show, trying to make a move. Fair play, if I feel I've gone too late I'd hold my hand up to admit I've caused an incident. But it's not the case.
"I'll just try and keep my mouth shut and try to enjoy the rest of the season.
"It's not too late [to win the world championship] but it's not looking great. I gave my all today and the team did a great job. It's character-testing, whether it's right or wrong. I'm going to go chill [now], do some jet-skiiing, and try to stay out of trouble."
The 2008 world champion now trails Red Bull's championship leader Sebastian Vettel, the winner in Monaco, by 58 points.
BBC Sport's F1 commentator Martin Brundle said Hamilton might have to adjust his thinking to stop frustration getting the better of him.
"The problem with Lewis is that it's always someone's fault," he said. "You wonder if he needs a bit of a mindset change on that.
"To make the overtakes as he does you've got to be pretty adventurous. Lewis had to take some risks today, and he's been so unlucky all weekend. There was some frustration in his driving - but it can't always be the other guy's fault."
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