‘Perfectionist’ Hamilton says he will be last to crack on track

TIL Desk Sports/ Lewis Hamilton addressed his insecurities — and not having a good enough six-pack is one of them — without giving away any ammunition to Sebastian Vettel in their Formula One title battle. Speaking to reporters at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the championship leader said he is under more pressure than ever against a resurgent Ferrari but would be “last to crack” on the track.

“We’re racing a team that is faster than us actually this year,” said the Mercedes driver, now 17 points clear of Ferrari’s Vettel after 11 races.  “Last year we were quite balanced I would say.”This year it’s swinging more in their direction so we are having to over-deliver on weekends and try to pull out more from weekends where we’re not quick enough.

“So the pressure to extract absolutely every millimetre, every ounce is greater than ever if I want to be number one at the end.” Hamilton and Vettel have four wins each this season but the German has made costly errors, including skidding off while leading at home last weekend — a race won by Hamilton after starting 14th.