Hamilton: "The pressure on me is as great as it can be"

Lewis Hamilton has made it clear he is feeling the pressure in the fight for the championship. Heading into the business part of the season, the British driver has a 24-point lead over rival Sebastian Vettel.

The Mercedes team have had it relatively easy over the past four years. By this point, they're usually about to place one hand on the trophy. This year it's different. Speaking in a conference at the Spa circuit Hamilton stressed how he feels the pressure.

"The pressure on me is as great as it can be," the four-time World Champion said.

The season is about to get super interesting. Let us know what you think in our poll. Will Lewis Hamilton manage to hang on to his championship lead?