The German’s victories in Belgium and Italy reduced Hamilton’s lead in the championship to just two points.
Getty Images Button backs up Hamilton to retain the title[/caption]
But Hamilton, who was hit with a grid penalty at Spa and suffered a dodgy start in Monza, usually has a stronger second half to the season.
And 2009 champ and former McLaren teammate Button says the 31-year-old, who overturned a 43 point deficit earlier this season, is the stronger driver.
Getty Images Button announced his retirement early this summer[/caption]
He said: “I personally feel that Lewis is going to win the world championship.
“He’s come from such a long way back, I think everyone forgets how far he was behind Rosberg and he closed that gap over three races.
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“For me, Lewis – when the car’s working for him – the results are a lot more consistent. His qualifying’s impressive, and I think in a race you know he’s in a very strong position.
“Mentally he’s a lot stronger than he used to be, he’s got a really good chance and he probably is going to win a fourth world title.”
Getty Images Hamilton always has a better second half of the season[/caption]
Hamilton is looking to get back to winning ways this weekend in Singapore where last year his car struggled for pace before being forced to retire when a £1 part on his £300million Merc snapped.
He added: “Monza didn’t quite go to plan. But when you look at how far we’ve come as a team this season, from the position we were in, then I realise I’m in a phenomenal position.
Getty Images Rosberg is chasing Hamilton after reducing gap to two points[/caption]
“Next up it is Singapore, which is always a great event. We didn’t have the greatest weekend there last year, so hopefully we’re on top of that now.”
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