Hamilton haters, you have been warned...

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Lewis Hamilton produced an outstanding drive at Monza, but it was perhaps the Mercedes driver's attitude outside of his car that was most impressive.

The current leader of the world championship inflicted a painful defeat on Ferrari at the Temple of Speed, its holy home ground.

At the end of the day, Hamilton's performance was greeted with a resounding outcry of negativity by the booing tifosi. The Brit however had the perfect response for his local loathers.

"In the arena that we are in, it is easy to allow it to get to you and allow it to have an impact on your life, but it is also quite easy to harness it and use it," he said.

"That gave me so much motivation. I welcome it and if they want to keep doing it, it just empowers me."

Hamilton haters, you have been warned…

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.