Hamilton can be F1 champion - Hill - Sport in brief

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Hamilton maintained his stunning start to his career by winning an incident-packed Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal.

A thrilled Hill, who won the world title with Williams in 1996, said: "What an unbelievable win for Lewis. People should not underestimate what he has achieved in an incredibly short space of time. He may be young and in his first season, but this guy is the real deal."

The 22-year-old Briton managed to hold his nerve over the 70 laps as chaos ensued behind him, leading from start to finish.

Hamilton now commands an eight-point lead over McLaren team-mate and reigning double world champion Fernando Alonso heading into Sunday's United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

"Yes, he's with a good team, and yes, he's got a good car. But to be winning grands prix, and putting in performances like that race after race takes something special," added Hill.

"If you're good enough in this sport, you're old enough - and boy is Lewis good enough.

"We shouldn't get too carried away, but we could be looking at the next British world champion."