"I'm very happy with my start to the weekend, " Hamilton told the Formula One website.

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Former Jordan team owner Eddie Jordan said that the comments on the website would not affect Hamilton's title hopes.

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Hamilton now runs Web Connection, which sells website software to firms.

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Hamilton's McLaren team have admitted that their driver is "vaguely aware" of the website, which has since been removed.

BBC: Website racists target Hamilton