22 Apr 2015

Hamilton still has work to do in Europe

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<b>GEARING FOR SPAIN:</b> Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has a commanding lead in the 2015 Drivers' championship though 15 races remain. <I>Image: AFP</I>

LONDON, England - After winning three out of four races and taking a 27-point lead in the standings, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has a new challenge as he and Mercedes prepare for the start of the European season.

A third world title, which would lift the Mercedes driver level with boyhood hero Ayrton Senna and British great Jackie Stewart, looks increasingly likely but Europe will play a big part in deciding that.

Although Hamilton said after 2015 Bahrain Grand Prix that he felt more comfortable and 'powerful' in the car than last year, when he won 11 races, he actually has no more wins at this stage than he did in 2014.

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