Lewis Hamilton wants to delight his audience

Three Grands Prix that he has not left the podium. Winner in Türkiye and Canada, Lewis Hamilton stood on the second step of the podium in Valencia. A succession of good results allowing him to occupy the leadership position in the world championship standings, six points ahead of his compatriot and teammate Jenson Button.

This weekend at Silverstone, the Briton will do everything possible to shine at home, on a circuit that saw him triumph in F1 in 2008.

“This Grand Prix marks the halfway point of the season, and our team is hungry for success, underlines the pilot McLaren. After having spent a year 2009 outside the fight for the title, I can tell you that the whole team is very pumped up, particularly for this weekend during which we will perform in front of our audience, our family and our friends . It would be really exciting to get another good result at home. We have never driven on this new version of the Silverstone circuit in the past. I looked at maps and on-board cameras, and I liked what I saw. It still seems fast. »

Pole in 2007, victory in 2008, the native of Tewin likes this excited atmosphere which emanates from the English stands when he obtains good results.

“Leading the championship going to my home race is a fantastic feeling, He continues. I know very well the fervor that can exist here. In 2007 when I took pole position, I remember that on my deceleration lap I could hear the crowd despite the noise of my engine. And in 2008, despite terrible weather conditions, they continued to wave their flags each time I passed. When you see that, you owe it to them to give something back. This is why I come to Silverstone with the firm intention of achieving a great result, to make 100 people proud of our team and our country. The British Grand Prix is ​​one of the best races of the season. It'll be great. »

Difficult to beat in a Grand Prix away from home, Hamilton risks being even more intractable at home. Be careful, the 2008 world champion wants to strike a big blow this weekend.

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