Malaysia GP was not a successful race for Lewis Hamilton but apart from apathy, he has something to cheer for after Malaysia.
Lewis Hamilton, who has so far spent all of his career with McLaren since his debut in 2007, has now competed in 73 grands prix with the team that has nurtured him since the age of 13.
There remains plenty of time for the Hamilton to fly the McLaren nest but for now it seems loyalty is at the forefront of his mind and the 26-year-old will no doubt take inspiration from Clark as he bids to reinvigorate his season in China this weekend.
"I've been told by someone on the team that of all the drivers in Formula One to have only driven for one team, I'm now the driver who's raced in the most grands prix," Hamilton said.
"I'm told Jim Clark drove 72 races for Lotus, and Malaysia was my 73rd with McLaren. It makes me feel very humble. I never saw Jim Clark race, but I know he'll always be remembered as one of the greats, and as a loyal Lotus driver.
Clark is rightly remembered as a Formula One legend, a double world champion with a phenomenal record of 25 wins and 33 pole positions in just 72 grands prix – all with Lotus prior to his death at the age of just 32 in an F2 race at Hockenheim in 1968.
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