"Being at your home grand prix does give an extra boost to your confidence because you know you're getting more support, and it seems to make you perform better," said the McLaren driver. "Last year at Silverstone, I found the support was just immense and definitely made the weekend a lot easier to get through.

"There's just something about racing in your home country that definitely affects you. You can't really say what it is, but there's something about the constant support of the crowd that gives you a boost. It's not something you experience anywhere else, but it does make you that bit more determined to succeed."

After winning in Monaco, Hamilton is eager to conquer Silverstone, a circuit he describes as "a British phenomenon", and complete a personal hat-trick after his season-opening triumph in Australia. "Winning your home race is something that every driver wants," he added.