Lewis Hamilton won’t give up on F1 title fight despite ‘impossible odds’

formula one: Hamilton refuses to give up ahead of ‘Duel in the Desert’

Lewis Hamilton has admitted the odds are firmly stacked against him as he bids to complete the “impossible” dream and win the Formula One world championship on Sunday.

Hamilton, winner of the last three races – including a spectacular display at the recent rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix – will head to Abu Dhabi for the so-called ‘Duel in the Desert’ 12 points adrift of Nico Rosberg.

The 31-year-old Briton knows that even if he wins on Sunday, his Mercedes teammate needs to secure only a top-three finish to clinch his maiden championship, and stop Hamilton from becoming the first British driver in grand prix racing history to win four titles.

Hamilton has been in scintillating form in recent races – crushing Rosberg in the United States and Mexico double header before delivering a wet-weather masterclass at Interlagos last time out – but following a number of reliability issues and sloppy starts this year, Hamilton is well aware that Rosberg holds the aces ahead of the season finale.

“It’s not been a perfect season and I’m faced with pretty impossible odds no matter what I do this weekend,” said Hamilton, who will end the year with more victories and pole positions than Rosberg should he triumph in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

“I can’t and won’t give up. You never know what might happen – however unlikely it may seem,” said Hamilton.

“I’ll be proud of myself and what I’ve achieved as long as I feel I’ve given my all and performed at my best. Whatever happens, I’m proud of everyone who’s been a part of the success we’ve shared over the past few years.

“I’m approaching this weekend the same as I do every race. I want to win and I’ll give it everything to finish the season on a high.”

Picture: Getty Images. Lewis Hamilton is attempting to become the first British driver to be crowned Formula One world champion four times.