Lewis Hamilton says he’s up for a fight with Max Verstappen for the World title, adamant he wants a “challenge”.

Racing to the victory last time out at the British Grand Prix, Hamilton had a comfortable Sunday afternoon that meant he took a 30-point lead in the Drivers’ standings.

He said at the time: “I’m a through and through racer at heart. I’ve grown up, particularly when you’re in karting, you’ve got the wheel to wheel racing, that’s what has always excited me, that’s what gets me up in the morning.

“This is not the championship fight I would have hoped for.