Hamilton: 2014, his best chance to be champion

Qualified in second position on the grid for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton appears to be well-equipped to contend, once again, for the victory, which he is expected to compete for with Nico Rosberg, the pole-sitter on the Sakhir circuit.

The Briton, interviewed by Sky Sports, is clear when it comes to answering whether /f1/actualite/17293-bahrein-qualifications-rosberg-eteint-hamilton-mercedes-ecrase-la-concurrence.html is his best chance to claim a second title: « Without a doubt. » He hasn’t won the title since 2008, as a regulatory change at the dawn of the 2009 season broke the domination of McLaren and Ferrari, who had been fighting for the title for two seasons, and allowed the rise of Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel, who won all the championships between 2010 and 2013.

« I am much more confident with this car. I was really struggling with last year’s car. With this car, I couldn’t ask for more: it’s a part of me. It’s a car that was built for me, » he added. Last year, despite everything, he managed to secure 4th place in the drivers’ standings, winning a race at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

However, he has no illusions about Mercedes’ domination, which could be challenged at some point: « It’s exciting but there is a long way to go. I’m sure Red Bull will improve their pace, and that Ferrari and McLaren will come back. »

And if Mercedes remains at the forefront all season, the enemy could be internal. As highlighted by Hamilton after Saturday’s qualifications, the fratricidal struggle could be significant. Nico Rosberg believes it motivates both men: « It is an extremely intense battle with Lewis because he is extremely fast and I need everything to be okay to be ahead. We push each other to the limit. »

Remains to be seen if this limit will be reached, this afternoon, during the Bahrain Grand Prix to be followed live and in full on casinoenligne.uk.com from 4:45 PM.