Formula One: McLaren defend Hamilton's 'stupid' decision - Straits Times

HOCKENHEIM, Germany (AFP) - McLaren have defended Lewis Hamilton's decision to pass Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel and un-lap himself during Sunday's German Grand Prix.

Hamilton, who fell to the back of the field after a second-lap puncture, emerged from his second pit stop with new tyres and chose to un-lap himself by passing Vettel, who was battling for the lead with eventual race-winner Fernando Alonso.

Vettel subsequently pitted and emerged behind Jenson Button in the other McLaren, whom he passed controversially to finish the race in second position.

Vettel said Hamilton's decision to pass him was 'stupid' and suggested it had ruined his chances of challenging Alonso for victory.