Lewis Hamilton aims to score consistent points finishes over the season to give him the best shot at challenging for the title.
The McLaren driver has finished third in the opening two races of the 2012 season, despite qualifying on pole for both. He admits he’s disappointed not to have won, but taking away a handful of points from Australia and Malaysia is what counts.
“I’m looking at the championship as a whole – although, of course, I’d love to win every race, it’s more important to be in a good points-scoring position at every race,” said Hamilton.
“I’ll be heading to China looking to win – but it’s just as important to pick up some good points if, for whatever reason, a win isn’t on the cards.
“I won’t deny that I’m disappointed to have had two pole positions and not to have been able to convert either of them into victories, but I prefer to think of it that luck just hasn’t been on my side, and that it will swing my way sooner or later.”
The 27-year-old identified his rookie season as the best example of when consistency, rather than race wins, has kept him in the title fight.
“I also think last year taught me the value of consistency: it’s no use chasing a great result if you can’t back it up with another strong finish the following week,” he added.
“So maybe I’m just playing myself in gently: after all, in 2007, I didn’t win a race until the sixth round, and I was in the hunt for the title all through the year.”
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