Silverstone: Lewis Hamilton has revealed he was determined not to allow his high-profile split from Nicole Scherzinger to scupper his chances of becoming the first British driver to win back-to-back Formula One World Championships.


Lewis Hamilton and ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger. Pic/Getty Images 

Hamilton ended his long-term relationship with the American pop star ahead of the new season, and it was feared the 30-year-old's off-track battles would disrupt the defence of his title.