Lewis Hamilton collects champion's trophy and aims for more

Lewis Hamilton looked forward to more success with Mercedes after collecting his fifth Formula One world champion's trophy at the governing FIA's gala awards on Friday.

Britain's most successful racing driver, and only the third man to win at least five titles, also won a media vote for personality of the year -- denying Red Bull rival Max Verstappen a fourth in a row.

"It does feel incredible," the 33-year-old told the audience gathered in the Grand Hall of the St Petersburg Philarmonia, after FIA president Jean Todt had handed him his trophy.

Asked whether matching Michael Schumacher's record seven championships was his ultimate goal, Hamilton said he had never set that as a target. He made…