MARINA BAY, Singapore -- Speaking during his Thursday media briefing at the Singapore Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton discussed a variety of topics from his poor start at the Italian Grand Prix to playing with tigers in Mexico.Hamiltons slow getaway at Monza effectively handed victory to teammate Nico Rosberg and closed the gap at the top of the championship standings to just two points. New start regulations this year mean the drivers have to operate the clutch with a single paddle on the steering wheel (as opposed to the two paddle system in previous years) and are not allowed to receive feedback from engineers about how to prepare the car.Hamilton has started from pole position at seven races this season but of those seven has only twice retained the lead into the first corner (once in Austria and once at the British Grand Prix when it was a rolling start). Talking about the problems on Thursday, he admitted it could impact his championship chances.Its pretty hard to start the races -- it has been the same for years -- but its just more difficult now in terms of getting a consistent getaway, he said. Youre not allowed to have certain feedback you were allowed before -- in terms of clutch temperatures -- so you dont have that. Sometimes you arrive and it gives you not enough torque, sometimes it gives you too much torque and youre none the wiser -- you dont know if its going to give you more or less.I dont specifically like it or dislike it, it is what it is. But would I prefer my clutch not to have those inconsistencies? For sure I would, but thats not going to change anytime soon. If you gauge my season, then the championship may be lost through bad starts, so I lost a lot of races I started from pole position right at the start. You do the work all through the weekend and then those two seconds have determined some of the races.Despite Rosberg scoring victories at the last two races, Hamilton is confident he still has the raw pace to win the title.I still have a positive mind, he said. I was 43 points behind at one stage, so I feel pretty good still and we are still leading the championship despite all the engine penalties Ive had and not the greatest start in the last race. But the speed is there and Im still in the lead, so I feel pretty good still.Playing with tigersIn the break between races, Hamilton posted a video of him playing with a tiger at a sanctuary in Mexico. The video caused a stir on social media, but Hamilton said it looked more dangerous than it was.I generally like danger, I dont run away from danger -- I face it head on. Of course I dont want to get in a cage to get eaten, but Ive known Nicole [the tiger] since she was a baby, she recognises me and she loves to play.Shes never known her Mum, shes never lived in the wild, so she has lived all her life in that home, with a team that gives her love and affection. She would be affective to any of you guys. The video was not from last week, its an old video that I just posted now. White Air VaporMax 2018 . Having already announced that the race will start May 9 with three stages in Northern Ireland and Ireland and finish in Trieste on June 1, the rest of the route was unveiled Monday. Grey Air VaporMax On Sale . The move comes after the Canadiens were approached by the Buffalo Sabres for permission to speak to Dudley - a former Sabres player and head coach. "The Sabres called for permission and I appreciate that, Im flattered, Dudley told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. http://www.cheapairvapormaxoutlet.com/ . Miller reached right to deflect Mikhail Grabovskis attempt with just over 2 minutes remaining in regulation, and then made two more saves in the shootout Sunday to give the Sabres a 2-1 win over the Washington Capitals. Supply Air VaporMax Shop . John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and Kyle Okposo were also being counted on to slow down sizzling Rangers forward Rick Nash. That plan didnt go so well early. Green Youth Air VaporMax .5 million, one-year contract on Friday. Hawkins, who turns 41 in December, will compete with Rex Brothers for the closers role at spring training. CLEVELAND -- Minnesota Twins center fielder Danny Santana will likely miss the remainder of the season with an injured left shoulder.Santana got hurt on Sunday in Toronto when he collided with teammate Robbie Grossman while trying to make a catch. The team placed him on the disabled list Monday. He was sent back to Minneapolis for tests, which revealed a Grade 2 sprain.Manager Paul Moolitor said before Wednesdays game that Santana will need more than a month to recover, so the team is leaning toward shutting him down for the final month.ddddddddddddA switch-hitter, Santana batting .240 with two homers, 14 RBI and 12 steals this season. ' ' '