Lewis Hamilton has promised to "hold nothing back" in the final four races of the 2016 season as he bids to close the gap between him and championship leader Nico Rosberg, a gap which currently stands at 33 points.
The Briton has suffered a poor run of reliability mixed with mistakes such as a poor start in Japan, which have helped Mercedes team-mate Rosberg to extend his championship lead as he bids to secure his first title.
For Hamilton to snatch the title at the last race, he must win every remaining race, but that still wouldn't guarantee him a fourth championship as Rosberg can afford to finish second every time and still win.
Hamilton has therefore promised to give his all, starting with his 'second home race' this weekend.
"We’ve got four races left to make the most of it and that’s exactly what I plan to do," he said.
"It’s just about hitting every race weekend as hard as I can, going all out for every win and seeing what happens from there. I’ll be holding nothing back out there.
"First up, we’re back in the States – which is like a second home race for me these days. I love the country, the culture, the people and the track, so I can’t wait to get started.
"I’ve got some great memories from Austin, with three wins from four races and, of course, the title win last year. That was one of the highlights of my career, no doubt.
"It’s almost like the American fans have adopted me as their own, so I’ll try to channel all of that positive energy into this weekend."
