Hamilton wants to start winning again

Lewis Hamilton admitted Thursday that he misses the feeling of winning Formula One races and intends to return to the top of the podium by triumphing in Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix.

The 23-year-old Briton said he hopes to end Ferrari's run of success with a McLaren win at the Istanbul Park circuit.

"Obviously, this weekend I want to score a load of points, but more than anything else I want to win," he said. "I miss that feeling, I miss winning. So that is my plan. Simple as that."

Hamilton won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, but has since been unable to stop the Ferrari steamroller from taking charge with three successive victories including two one-two finishes.

"I never approach a race thinking I am the favourite," said Hamilton, when it was pointed out to him that Ferrari have won the last two Turkish Grands Prix.

"That doesn't make any difference. Felipe has won here the last two years, but we are here to put an end to that I guess. It is the same every weekend.

"They have done a good job in the last few races and we will push hard to overcome that."

Hamilton conceded his anxiety has been growing as his run of races without victory continued.

"It does, I think so," he said. "We are racers and we want to win,.

"I've tasted it quite a few times now, and that is what we are here to do. We are here to win, and as a driver when you come to a team you need to be innovative.

"You need to come with lots of ideas and keep on pushing the team, and the energy to keep on pushing and keep on asking questions.

"That is the bit I love about this job. When you come to the race, and all that comes together and you win - it is one of the best feelings you can have.

"I believe in the team and my abilities, so I have no doubts that we can do it. But it is easier said than done, so I think this weekend we could have a good shot."