Hamilton is a five-time winner of the Belgian GP, including last year, when he inherited victory after George Russell’s disqualification. You have to go back to his debut season in 2007 for the last time he finished the race but failed to stand on the podium, crossing the line in fourth place. It’s a track he loves and where he flourishes.

“And for me, I refuse for that to be the case with me.” To that end, Hamilton has been providing the entire team with reports on areas where they can improve, including on the marketing side of things. “I’m going the extra mile,” he added during the FIA Press Conference.