The British formula one driver Lewis Hamilton of Mclaren is currently leading the points table inspite of him not gaining any points in the Japan ,still hoping that history does not repeat itself for the second consecutive year.
The timing could not be worse. Having made such a mess of the start of Sunday's Japanese grand prix that it seemed he was intent on giving away this year's world title, he is returning to Shanghai and a circuit where, last year, he slid into a gravel trap at 20mph and suffered the embarrassment of having his championship become bogged down along with his car. To make matters worse, he arrived in China in 2007 with a 17-point advantage and managed to lose the championship whereas last Sunday's debacle has already reduced his lead to five points with two races to go.
If Hamilton wins next Sunday and Massa finishes no higher than fifth, then the title will go to the Englishman. But, even allowing for Massa's sometimes unpredictable form, he is more likely to be in the top three in the knowledge
that a showdown is then assured on his home patch.
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