Jun 11, 2012 09:53 AM EDT
Lewis Hamilton Wins the Canadian Grand Prix In Style

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton won the 2012 Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. 

It was Hamilton's third win in five races in Canada and team McLaren's fourth victory in five attempts on the Montreal track. To nab the chekered flag, Hamilton hunted down fellow world champions Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso.

"It's been five years since I won here the first time, but it feels just as good," Hamilton told reporters after the race. "This was one of the most enjoyable races I've had. I couldn't believe it when I was coming across the line. The feeling inside - it was an explosion."

The British racer earned his first Formula One victory on the Montreal track in 2007 and won it again in 2010.

"We've got a win and 25 points, but we've only got a two-point lead," he said. "It's incredible how close it is. I think it will stay that close throughout the year. I had so much traction with fresh tires. I wasn't able to do it a one-stop. I think I would have fallen farther back, as they did. I think a two-stop was just right."

Hamilton finished the Montreal track in 1 hour, 32 minutes, 29.586 seconds. He finished 2.5 seconds ahead of Lotus' Romain Grosjean. Hamilton took advantage of fresh tires he picked up during his second pit stop, while his rivals made only one tire change. Sauber's Sergio Perez placed third. Vettel finished fourth and Alonso was fifth.  

Hamilton's win only adds to a wild Formula One season where a different driver has won an event every week. 

"I think this mix-up is normal," Hamilton said. "I think this is going to be normal for this season. I think it's great for Formula One. It's great for fans today,"

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