Hamilton says it would be an 'amazing feeling' if Mercedes managed to beat Ferrari to second in the F1 constructors' championship this year.
Hamilton said getting second place would be important not just in terms of prestige but also the financial bonus that it would generate for team members.
"So I know because I'm told and I can see how important and impactful that is for them, and also just how hard we've dug deep to catch up. "In terms of R&D, I don't know the full implications, if you finish further back, third as opposed to second, you have more time in the wind tunnel. "My focus is maximising the next two races. I think us as a team are focused on making sure that we have a car that we can compete with next year. We don't know, honestly every time that we arrive at a track, we're surprised one way or another how big the gap is or how close we are.
"So out of the next two races, this is the best option we'll have or the closest we'll be. The next one I think with those long straights will be tough."Photo by: Sam Bloxham /Hamilton's teammate Russell believes that Mercedes could beat Ferrari this weekend.
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