• Belgian Grand Prix

Hamilton targets Spa success

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Lewis Hamilton heads into the Belgian Grand Prix weekend hopeful of adding another of Formula One's 'blue riband' events to his already impressive CV.

Despite a disappointing DNF at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Hamilton still lies second in the drivers' standings just four points behind Mark Webber. And after a long break between races, the 2008 world champion is looking forward to getting back to business.

"We're all really looking forward to getting back into the title fight," said Hamilton. "I'll be going flat out to get us back in the hunt in Belgium. We head into the next two races optimistic of some better results.

"The break gave us some valuable thinking time to consider how to improve our car for the remainder of the season. We are not only optimistic of better results but also of stronger pace for the rest of the year."

Hamilton has yet to win at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit, a statistic he is keen to put right.

"I head to Spa off the back of a disappointing non finish in Hungary. We've investigated the causes and are confident it won't happen again. Spa is on one of the great Formula One tracks and one I'd really love to win."

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