Lewis Hamilton has praised his Mercedes team, saying that without them, he would not have five World Championships.

He has won four of those with the Silver Arrows, with team winning the double in each of the past five seasons.

It was more difficult this time round, though, as Ferrari led both Championships at the halfway stage.

At the FIA Prize-giving ceremony in Saint Petersburg on Friday, Hamilton acknowledged his Mercedes team.

“I wouldn’t be up here without this incredible team, I’m just really a chink in the chain,” Hamilton said.

“There’s so many people in the background who are the unsung heroes.

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