“I think [it’s more about] coming into this weekend and we’re just going to give it absolutely everything and whether it goes well or not, it is what it is.
“We’re in that period of time I think, of the season, where we’ve just got to give absolutely everything and if it doesn’t go well just, not necessarily not giving a ‘thing’, but not letting it beat us down and trying to stay positive. We’ve got seven more shots at it, so we’re going to bowl our hardest.”
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The event will also mark a milestone 350th race for Hamilton in Formula 1. Reflecting on how this feels, the seven-time world champion – who will make the switch to Ferrari in 2025 as part of a multi-year deal – admitted that the number is not something he focuses on too much.
“I think these past couple of days I’ve definitely been thinking to myself ‘how or why am I extending so much to be here for at least another hundred friggin’ races?!’” joked Hamilton. “I love what I do, so it’s not a surprise. It’s not something that I really think too much of.”
