Mercedes superstar Lewis Hamilton has been encouraged "not to act like a pantomime dame" as he struggles to manage a back injury in time for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.
Those are the words of advice from ex- Formula 1 driver John Watson, who has suggested more aches and pains are a natural part of a driver's evolution. The comments were made after Hamilton's participation in Montreal was called into question as a result of a back problem he displayed at the Azerbaijan GP.
The 37-year-old—now in his 16th season as an F1 driver— risked the wrath from the stewards when he required help to exit his car at the end of the race in Baku. Former McLaren and Brabham star Watson sympathised the W13 hasn't made for an easy drive this season but felt some of his reaction was over the top.
