I think Hamilton's problem is too much too soon. Second in his first season, champion in his second and hailed as on his way to being the greatest ever he never learned to deal with failure.
Contrast with Button, years of learning the ropes in uncompetitive cars and on the verge of being forced out of the sport, when he got his chance he took it and had developed the mental resolve to deal with it and grow in stature and ability. Although he hasn't said so it must be a body blow to Lewis to keep finishing behind the guy he expected to be no more than his number two when he was signed up to the same team.
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