- Driver says British GP is chance to bridge gap to Max Verstappen
- Hamilton: sprint format will provide ‘opportunities’
Lewis Hamilton believes the British Grand Prix is his best chance of catching his Formula One world championship rival, Max Verstappen. The Mercedes driver is hoping home support and the new format of the sprint race on Saturday will play to his favour.
Hamilton is the most successful driver at the British Grand Prix, with seven wins here, and his team have been dominant at the track since the turbo hybrid era began in 2014.
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