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Lewis Hamilton ‘more relaxed than ever’ ahead of Saudi Arabia showdown with Max Verstappen in F1 title race
Lewis Hamilton believes he is the most relaxed he has been going into a championship fight, as he looks to claw back an eight-point deficit to Max Verstappen at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
The Briton is bidding for a record eighth world title, while current championship leader Verstappen is targeting his first drivers’ crown.
Going into the penultimate race, Hamilton said: “I am more relaxed than I’ve ever been.
“I have been around a long time. I remember how it was with my first championship, even my second and third… the sleepless nights.
“Now I am a lot more sure about myself and have applied myself better than ever. I can’t change the past, all I can do is prepare 100 per cent for what’s ahead of me — and I am sure I have.”
Hamilton is bidding for a hat-trick of race wins, while Verstappen said his focus was simply on enjoying the rest of the season.
“It has been a great year for us,” said the Red Bull driver.
“We really turned it around well. I will try to keep enjoying myself in the last two races. It doesn’t matter where we end up. We have had a really good season.”
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