Hamilton is currently sixth in the drivers’ championship and will be desperate to snap his winless drought of 12 races.

A win for the 37-year-old would be the 104th of his illustrious career.

That said, he will have to contend with the reigning world champion, Max Verstappen, the Ferrari duo of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, as well as his Mercedes teammate, George Russel.

Hamilton said that he is working on climbing up to the top step of the podium again and feels that it just a matter of time.

“I'm working towards getting that win and I do believe at some stage we will be able to compete with these guys, whether that's this weekend or in five races time.

“The journey is the important part.

“We started off not where we wanted to be, we've made progress and we've started to hit a patch of consistency.

“When we do get back to where we deserve to be, I think we'll appreciate it that much more.”

Sunday's French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard gets underway at 15:00.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport