Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes were "nervous as hell" when he went for fastest lap

Lewis Hamilton put in an impressive performance at the British Grand Prix to take his 6th win at the track. Some luck played into the result with the timing of the safety car but what was really impressive was the final lap of the race when Hamilton set the fastest lap of the race on 32 lap old hard tyres.

“We’re always talking about tyres that don’t last and all those kind of things but it was really cool to still have tyres left at the end,” said Hamilton to the Official F1 Website.

“Basically it was like a qualifying lap – it was the qualifying lap that I was supposed to do [on Saturday], better late than never.” He added: “It was awesome. There’s no better way to finish a race just on the edge of your seat, and it was definitely the best last lap that I’ve ever had.”

Mercedes have come out to say that they would rather their drivers didn't take the risk of going for the fastest lap.

“They’re not happy with us doing it, they’re nervous as hell because you could spin or make a mistake but it’s acceptable within limits,” he said.

Hamilton looks so dominant this season and is on course for yet another World Championship.