Embattled Hamilton vows to fight on after Suzuka defeat

Formula One - Japanese Grand Prix - Suzuka Circuit, Japan- 9/10/16. Mercedes' drivers Nico Rosberg of Germany and Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrate with champagne during an awarding ceremony at the race. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton has vowed to "give it everything" in his pursuit of a fourth Formula One drivers' title, which slipped further from his grasp following a third-place finish in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.

The Briton's title hopes were dealt a crushing blow a week ago when he was forced to retire with a fiery engine failure from the lead in Malaysia.