“I still feel we will have the upper hand” --Lewis
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Sep 05, 2008
McLaren
Ferrari and McLaren are once again neck-and-neck in their fight for the championship with six races to go. But apart from being able to concentrate fully on the job in hand Hamilton has also learned how to cope with the challenges of the closing phase of the season.
“Last year I had to take one race at a time and that was a good approach because I didn’t know what to expect,” he said. “I didn’t know how to last the whole season mentally. This year, having had that experience, I know more about what I want from the car. I know the ins and outs of the game a lot better. My approach is a lot more controlled than last year. I still plan on winning, but scoring points by making sensible decisions at the time.”
“When it comes to rivals you obviously know they’re there and you look at where they are quicker than you and you try to beat them,” said Hamilton. “They’ve got their problems. I’m not wishing anyone bad luck. All I know is that I’m strong and intend to stay that way for the rest of the season.”
“On the tracks with the long straights they always seem to have a slight advantage than we generally do, but I think it will balance out,” McLaren’s 23-year-old championship leader said.
“Here they will be strong like they were last year,” added the Briton. “But we have made a step forward with our car and we should be able to challenge them this weekend. Last year we weren’t in a position to do so.”
“I honestly feel we’ve the better package for the remaining races. They are going to be able to challenge us, but I feel we have the upper hand.”
“There are six races remaining and still a lot of points available, so I don’t think it’s over for Kimi. For sure he has his work cut out to catch us up, and for sure Felipe is the closest target for me at the moment.”
“I wouldn’t say I’m in a comfortable position. You should never feel that because if you do then it’s over,” Hamilton said.
“I’m still attacking and I’m still driving for the last race and the end result, not focusing on just winning this race. I’m focusing on making sure I have more points than anyone else at the end of the season.
He added: “I hope we are able to challenge them, not only in the drivers’ championship, but also the constructors’. We do have a package to be able to do that.”
