No expectations for Hamilton in Mexico despite strong title odds

Lewis Hamilton says he is heading into this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix with "no expectations" despite looking poised to clinch his fourth Formula 1 drivers' title, having given the prospect of reclaiming the crown little thought.

Hamilton requires just one top-five finish from the final three races to wrap up the drivers' title, adding to his successes in 2008, 2014 and 2015, making his coronation in Mexico seem likely thanks to his 66-point lead over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel.

Despite the heavy title odds heading into this weekend, Hamilton said he has given the idea of winning the championship little thought, and is simply looking to drive the best race possible in Mexico.

"I’ve not really thought about it to be honest. I am not really sure why," Hamilton admitted.

"I have just been enjoying the moments from the last race and the great response from the team and I have been focusing on doing the same again.

"I enjoyed the last race so much and that’s what I am looking forward to. I am planning to do all I can do.

"But I have no expectations, I just plan to drive as well as I can and I hope it turns out alright.”

Hamilton stressed he is not changing his approach or mindset heading into the weekend despite only needing a top-five finish, having arrived in Mexico off the back of a fine run of form that has seen him win five of the last six races.

"It doesn’t change my mindset - I want to win. That’s the aim, I have no desire to come here and finish fifth and watch someone else stand on the podium," Hamilton said

"You are only as good as your last race, so the dream would be to be standing on the top step of the podium this weekend having won the championship. That’s the best feeling."