That would be the ideal preparation for Sunday's season opener in Melbourne as Hamilton eyes a fifth world championship. Even that historic feat wouldn't be enough for Hamilton to walk away from the sport however. "It doesn't feel like the start of the final chapter, and I don't feel as though I am about to embark on my last contract," Hamilton said. "I don't know where it comes from - this feeling of just wanting to excel - but I really, really, more than anything currently in my life, want to excel next weekend. Hamilton won last year's championship with two races to spare.

Source: Daily Nation March 18, 2018 13:52 UTC