Three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has dismissed the growing use of driver coaches in Formula One. The Brit was helped by former McLaren doctor and performance expert Aki Hintsa during his first title success in 2008. The Finn also worked with Sebastian Vettel, Mika Hakkinen and Kimi Raikkonen and his drivers have won nine titles in the last 17 years.
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Hamilton enjoys white Christmas as world champion goes snowboarding in Canada
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