Lewis Hamilton has denied deliberately disrespecting the assembled media ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Throughout the official FIA press conference, the world champion played on his phone, uploading a series of 'snaps' to social media platform Snapchat and using swear words to declare his boredom.
Faced with criticism for his behaviour, the Mercedes driver later said on Twitter: "Today was meant to be fun, not at all disrespectful. Some people take themselves too seriously."
Some people had wondered whether Hamilton's antics were simply diversionary tactics, having triggered a post-Malaysian Grand Prix storm by insinuating that Mercedes are sabotaging his championship campaign.
