Sport shorts: F1 ace Lewis Hamilton still ‘right here fighting’, El Clasico postponed, England’s samurais are ready for the Wallabies

Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 18 October

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won his fifth Formula 1 world title in 2018
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won his fifth Formula 1 world title in 2018
(Image credit: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

1. Lewis reassures fans

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has reassured fans that he hasn’t given up and is “still fighting”.

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