Hamilton discards conservative approach to title fight

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Lewis Hamilton will go for gold at each remaining race and won't resort to a conservative and low-risk approach to secure the title from arch-rival Sebastian Vettel.

Mathematically, the current leader of the world championship could finish each race in the runner-up position behind Vettel and still win the title.

But Hamilton won't to play second fiddle in the final leg of the season, even if it means increasing his chances of sealing the title.

"For me, the goal is to continue to win races even if I don’t have to win another Grand Prix through the rest of the year," Hamilton said.

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"That’s the best way because I am still hunting it, I am not defending it.

"I’m still hunting and chasing that championship, and until that last flag and I’ve actually got it sewn up then that’s what you’ve got keep doing. Push as much and push forward."

The 32-year-old refuted that Nico Rosberg had actually played it safe last season after winning in Suzuka, and favoured a conservative approach by just following Hamilton until the end of the season.

"Somebody mentioned about Nico only wanting to finish second [at the final races of last year] because I really got the car in a position," Hamilton said.

"He was qualifying to get pole, he wasn’t qualifying to get second position. But people looked upon it as if he drove to finish second, but he couldn’t get by because I was gone!"

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.