Lewis Hamilton’s guide to the Chinese Grand Prix as he bids for hat-trick of wins

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Phil Duncan

And ahead of this weekend’s grand prix, Hamilton took to the Mercedes simulator to describe a lap of the Hermann Tilke designed race track.

The circuit, which plays host to the fourth round of this year’s championship, accommodates the longest straight on the calendar which is the equivalent of 11 football pitches and also tackled at speeds in excess of 200mph.

Hamilton arrives in China buoyed by his victory ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

And the 2008 world champion believes he holds the psychological edge over the German, who he trails in the drivers’ standings by 11 points.

Eyes on the prize: Hamilton takes to the Mercedes simulator to run through a lap of the Chinese Grand Prix

Eyes on the prize: Hamilton takes to the Mercedes simulator to run through a lap of the Chinese Grand Prix

On track: Hamilton navigates his way through Turn 3 on the simulator

On track: Hamilton navigates his way through Turn 3 on the simulator

‘You are always trying to get that edge,’ Hamilton said. ‘It’s not just about arriving and working hard, it’s about all the steps from now until the next race, all the decisions you make, the things in your life. They all add up as to where you are mentally.’

After losing out to Hamilton in Bahrain, Rosberg vowed to return to the top step of the rostrum in China.

But Hamilton insists he is doing all he can outside of the cockpit to ensure he finishes on top in the fascinating intra-team battle.

‘He’s already said he’s going for it at the next race, so I have to make sure the work goes in,’ added Hamilton.

‘I’m still 11 points behind after two awesome races, so I have to stick at it because he’s had a win and two seconds, a track record that so far is better than mine.’

Crowd pleaser: Chinese fans grapple to get a signature from the Mercedes driver on Thursday

Crowd pleaser: Chinese fans grapple to get a signature from the Mercedes driver on Thursday

Come again, Fernando: Hamilton and former McLaren team-mate Alonso exchange words in the pre-race press conference

Come again, Fernando: Hamilton and former McLaren team-mate Alonso exchange words in the pre-race press conference


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Cageman,

London, United Kingdom,

26 minutes ago

I would love to have a go in a real world F1 simulator, I am surprised at how bad the graphics are though considering gran turismo on my PS3 looks better than that!

waterdog,

Malaga,

35 minutes ago

How is it thrilling when Lewis has the winning car, yet boring when it is Sebastian. Let’s see some racing this is so boring. Last years we had a different winner each race for the first 7 and it was great.

Hamilton2015McLaren,

London England, United Kingdom,

11 minutes ago

Yeah and the last 9 races, Vettel won in clear air on the trott, that is what was boring, remember that. Somewhere I switched right of emotionally, I was numb, the lights were home but no one was home, it was a 12 year old that pointed out this year that Vettel won 9 races in a row…I was like, no never, how comes I never realised…..clear i switched off.

DD,

Kindle Ville, France,

35 minutes ago

So geared up for this weekends race despite being stuck with only the highlights. I hope we have a Mercedes one/two with our boy Lewis on the top step. Sorry Nico but English fans have to back our English driver. Be great to see some more nail biting racing but maybe not as close as last time please otherwise I’ll have no nails left to bite. Good luck to every one for what will hopefully be another memorable race, especially with a track designed with a good overtaking stretch

Herboneus,

Chesterfield, United Kingdom,

1 hour ago

There are only two contenders for the F1 world championship this year and they are both in the same team….the team with the fastest car by a mile….what a thrilling year its going to be, even more boring than usual.

Akhenaten,

Amarna, Egypt,

1 hour ago

Nice Petronas advertorial, DM…….

STILL I RISE,

England, United Kingdom,

4 hours ago

Start of article by JOHNATHAN McEVOY which is still on this site right now: ………………….. I recently predicted that Lewis Hamilton would win the world championship if he kept his head. That is to say if he did not react to Nico Rosberg’s superior technical ability or fail to engage his brain cells in the fierce heat of battle. I revise that judgment after spending some time with Rosberg this week. Here is a man whose total focus is overwhelming. My verdict now is that Rosberg will triumph. JOHNATHAN McEVOY WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

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