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F1 ace Lewis Hamilton warns his championship rivals he’s back to his best ahead of debut Baku GP

After consecutive wins at Monaco and Montreal the 31-year-old is ready for Azerbaijan's first Grand Prix on Sunday

Ben Hunt

Published: 22:31, 15 Jun 2016

LEWIS HAMILTON warned Formula One rivals he has his mojo back after consecutive victories in Monaco and Montreal.

The world champion’s return to form has seen him slash Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg’s lead in the championship from 43 points to just nine.

Great Britain's 31-year-old Lewis Hamilton expertly driving his Mercedes — Great Britain's 31-year-old Lewis Hamilton expertly driving his MercedesCredit: Getty Images

The victory for Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has boosted his confidence — The victory for Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton has boosted his confidenceCredit: Getty Images

Hamilton, 31, is looking to take his momentum into this weekend’s race in Baku, as the Azerbaijani capital hosts its maiden Grand Prix.

He said: “Last weekend was a really positive one for me.

"I felt strong on Friday, got the pole on Saturday — and then just felt phenomenal in the car during the race.

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F1 star Hamilton celebrated his triumph in Canadian with a squirt of champagne — F1 star Hamilton celebrated his triumph in Canadian with a squirt of champagneCredit: Getty Images

The 31-year-old British star has warned his F1 championship rivals that he is back — The 31-year-old British star has warned his F1 championship rivals that he is backCredit: EPA

Lewis Hamilton was all smiles at the Montreal GP in Canada with Baku next — Lewis Hamilton was all smiles at the Montreal GP in Canada with Baku nextCredit: Getty Images

“After the first five races I could never have predicted I would be back at the sharp end of the title fight so soon.

“But we’re starting to have cleaner weekends as a team and are showing real strength as a unit — coming through with results even when things aren’t perfect.

“I can’t wait to get to Baku, experience another new country and see what we can do on the track.

“There’s never been a doubt in my mind over what I can do in this car.”

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