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Lewis Hamilton believes a record eighth Formula One title would be the best of his career.
The Mercedes driver heads into this weekend's inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix just eight points behind championship leader Max Verstappen with a maximum of 52 points up for grabs.
The final race of the season comes next week in Abu Dhabi and if Hamilton can fight back and claim the title, he insists it will be an unrivalled feeling.
Lewis Hamilton will once again wear a rainbow helmet in support of the LGBTQ+ community
The seven-time world champion believes drivers have an obligation to try and deliver change
'It would be for sure,' he replied when asked if moving clear of Michael Schumacher with an eight championship would make this one the best title yet.
'It is something no-one has ever done before, the toughest battle the sport has seen in a long, long time and the most challenging, plus we are in a pandemic and all the stuff we have been faced with.'
Hamilton will wear a helmet sporting rainbow and coloured chevrons in support of the LGBTQ+ community in Saudi Arabia, as he did in Qatar where same-sex relationships are also illegal.
'As I said at the last race, I felt the sport and we (the drivers) are duty-bound to ensure we try and raise awareness for certain issues, especially human rights in the countries we