‘We’ll be able to compete’ - Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton confident of competing in France ahead of 300th career Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton is full of confidence ahead of the French Grand Prix on Sunday, despite a disappointing season for the Mercedes driver so far. The race will be the 37-year-old’s 300th career Grand Prix in Formula 1, and speaking ahead of the race, he has insisted he can land his first win of the season at Circuit Paul Ricard. Ad/> «It doesn't faze me because I'm getting towards that win,» Hamilton said.

“I do believe we'll be able to compete with these guys, whether it be now or five races. French Grand PrixHamilton to sit out first practice with de Vries set for Mercedes drive at French Grand PrixYESTERDAY AT 13:08 “I think about the journey, we've got consistency and we've continued to push – no-one in our team has given up. It's been a really valuable lesson learned for all of us and experience.” Silver Arrows duo Hamilton and George Russell have both experienced problems with their W13 car, but after making some amendments have seen their form improve.

«We've sharpened our tools in other areas so when we do get back to where we deserve to be, we'll appreciate it that much more,” Hamilton added. “Every weekend we're hoping to improve for sure. »I don't know what to expect this weekend.

We're constantly making changes to the car, aero-surfaces and everything. I'm hoping we discover something to move forward. In general, it's been a decent race for us." FIA confirm three sprint races remain for 2023 Formula One calendar 'It's a personal choice' — Why Hamilton will wear mask at French GP ‘There will definitely be a woman in F1 soon’ – Rosberg on diversity challenges in F1 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is looking to end a spell of two races without a win to help maintain his position at the top of the standings.