Hamilton off to Swiss haven of peace (and tax)

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The 22-year-old McLaren driver, who lost the Formula 1 world championship by one point in Brazil nine days ago, said he was struggling to live a normal life in England because he was recognised everywhere he went.

"I've not been able to spend a lot of time with my friends, my family," he said.

"You come home and everyone knows you, it makes it so much harder to do normal things."

Describing Switzerland, which is a known tax haven, he said: "People don't come up to you there. They leave you, they give you your space."

The announcement comes after Hamilton repeatedly dropped hints that he would leave Britain at the end of the season.

In August he complained that he was photographed every time he visited London.

He added: "Pressure on the track doesn't get to me, I'm able to manage it and get on with the job. But in your personal life, it affects you."

Stevenage council said the street naming would mark the driver's "great achievement" in his debut season.

Sharon Taylor, leader of the Hertfordshire authority, said: "Everyone in the town is enormously proud of the fact that Lewis comes from Stevenage. He has really helped to put the town on the map."

The exact name of the street has yet to be announced.