Hamilton: ‘I am my worst enemy’

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton believes that he is his own worst enemy this season.

The 30-year-old has made a flying start to the new campaign and has won three of four races, and started on pole each time.

However, he doesn't believe that either Nico Rosberg or Sebastian Vettel are his biggest challengers as he aims for back-to-back titles.

He told reporters: "Everyone is talking about the psychological stuff, but the only psychological warfare there is, is within myself.

"Your worst enemy can be yourself, so you're fighting against that invisible worst enemy.

"I want to be the best I can be. I know I can do this, and I know I can do that, and if I don't that really bothers me.

"Otherwise I'm not fazed. Generally I don't get fazed by it. If somebody goes quicker I figure out how I can be better.

"I'm not one to think, 'I've got the upper hand, so keep going, keep doing what you're doing'.

"In terms of where I am, I feel very strong in understanding the car, what I need to get from the tyres, my racecraft is there, race pace is good, and then qualifying has picked up a little."

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