F1: Hamilton Hoping To End Season On A High

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F1: Hamilton Hoping To End Season On A High

Lewis Hamilton has been mired in a slump as of late...

Adam Cooper | http://www.speedtv.com | Posted October 25, 2012 New Delhi (IND)

Lewis Hamilton greets fans in India. (Photo: LAT Photographic)

Lewis Hamilton says he’s determined to turn his fortunes around in India this weekend, following his bad recent run of races.
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Hamilton has had little luck since his win at Monza closed out the European season.

“One hundred percent as always,” said Hamilton of his commitment this weekend. “And I’m just hoping things turn out a bit better than they have in the last three races, because it’s been pretty tough for us. I’m just going to try to enjoy it. It’s the last four races of the season, and obviously with this team, so I want to make sure I give everything.

“I’m hoping this weekend the car suits the track a little bit better, and I’m hoping that we don’t have any problems throughout the race, so we can just fight for points, fight in the race, try and get the best result possible.”

Regarding the 62-point gap to leader Sebastian Vettel, he said: “I don’t feel that that gap is particularly easy to close up, but it’s not impossible.

“If me and Jenson (Button, teammate) are able to deliver with the team a constructors’ championship, even though we don’t have a driver’s championship, that would be a fantastic way to end the season.”

The McLaren driver also made an interesting comment on replacing Michael Schumacher next year at Mercedes.

“I’ve got very big shoes to fill,” the 2008 World Champion said. “For me, it’s an honor to be sitting in a car that he once sat in and a team that he drove for. When he was racing for Ferrari and winning, everyone wanted to be able to sit in his seat. I’m doing that, but in Mercedes.”

Adam Cooper notched up his 27th season as a racing journalist in 2011. He has written about F1 for SPEED.com since 2005. Follow him on Twitter.