Luck, huge luck. In Singapore he got lucky with the SC just after his pitstop and with Ferrari screwing up Massa. At Fuji Hamilton's starting red mist took out of top position contention both Ferraris and McLarens. Other than that FA and his Renault never had the race pace to beat the top 2 teams. I think I was as objective as possible. FA's first half of the season completely disqualifies him from getting one of the top 3 best drivers of the season positions.