Hamilton to learn from Shanghai low

SHANGHAI: Lewis Hamilton was a hair's breadth from securing his first world championship here in his rookie season last year but crashed out of the race and squandered a massive 17-point lead in the driver standings.

Now at his second Shanghai Grand Prix, again as championship leader, he is ready to learn from the mistake that triggered a late meltdown last year and drive an error-free race.

"There is always some experiences that build you as a person and add to your character," the McLaren-Mercedes driver said of last year's painful withdrawal during a promotion for technical partner Mobil 1.