Lewis Hamilton says Valterri Bottas is 'the same he was last year'

Lewis Hamilton has said that he sees no difference in his team-mate Valtteri Bottas this season despite many believing that the Finn had come back as a 'new driver.' Hamilton believes that Bottas has always been a competitive driver as he was very fast last season as well. It seems that the two Mercedes drivers have a good relationship but if Bottas continues to win things could get interesting.

"I don't think so, he's motivated every year," he said when asked by Motorsport.com if he found Bottas more motivated than previous years.

Hamilton will hope to establish himself as the top Mercedes driver again this weekend but is likely to have fierce competition from Ferrari.