Hamilton has no doubts about his level

To believe that the 44^e victory remained a complicated milestone to reach for Lewis Hamilton. The three-time world champion finally won in 2016 at the last Monaco Grand Prix, ending a long period without a victory, which had lasted since the 2015 United States Grand Prix and his third world title.

After winning his duel against Daniel Ricciardo in the Principality, the Briton will arrive with confidence this weekend on a track where he has already won four times. « I proved that I am as strong as I have ever been and I will be for the rest of the year, so I can't wait to start the next chapter, explains the pilot Mercedes. Montreal has always been a good track for me, so I hope to be able to shine there like I did the first time I came here (in 2007, Editor's note). »

To return to his teammate Nico Rosberg, still solid leader of the general classification, Hamilton knows that a significant amount of work remains to be accomplished in the clan of the star, in order to erase certain weak points, as the former driver admits. McLaren.

“I have to say how grateful I am to my mechanics for sticking together with me after what was not an easy start to the season. It was a great feeling to be back on the top step of the podium after a difficult period and we hope it will be a big confidence boost for them too.

There is still a long way to go. We have seen in the first six races that anything is possible and that upsets inevitably go both ways. We are the strongest team, but we have more pressure from our rivals than ever, so it is important that we continue to push together and reduce the weak points."