Lewis Hamilton tucks 1.6kg steak in Kuala Lumpur

Lewis Hamilton tucks into a 1.6kg steak in front of the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur

Lewis Hamilton tucks into 1.6kg steak in Kuala Lumpur to celebrate going top of Formula One drivers' standings

Lewis Hamilton celebrated the win at the Singapore Grand Prix. Hamilton posed with a 1.6kg steak in front of Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, saying: 'I need someone to carry me outta this place'. Hamilton leads the drivers' championship by three points. The Brit was 22 points down behind Nico Rosberg before Sunday

Lewis Hamilton has plenty of reasons to celebrate after overturning a 22-point deficit to lead the Formula One World Championship on Sunday with a win at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Hamilton celebrates after taking the lead in the drivers' championship with victory in Singapore

But those monitoring the Brit's fitness may not have been too amused to see him digging into a 1.6kg steak in Kuala Lumpur in front of the Petronas Towers.

Hamilton made the most of Nico Rosberg being forced to retire on Sunday, pipping Sebastian Vettel to the line to win his 29th F1 career race.

And he was still in fine mood on Monday, posting the picture while saying: 'Out here in Kuala Lumpur. 1.6kg steak with the Petronas Towers behind me. I need someone to carry me outta this place.... #Petronas #kualalumpur #toomuchfood'

Hamilton insists he is in a strong position to win the driver's championship and will allow nothing to get in his way.

Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes celebrates with his team including Nico Rosberg of Germany, his father Anthony Hamilton and his step-mother Linda Hamilton

'This year, with all the difficult scenarios I have had, what really encourages me is how I have come through them.'