Lewis Hamilton admits he let his preparation for the final two races of 2017 slip after securing the title in Mexico, but has vowed to start next season on top form.
After winning the title with a ninth-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix, Hamilton failed to secure pole position or the victory at either of the remaining two races. In Brazil he spun off during qualifying before battling back to fourth and in Abu Dhabi he was outperformed by Valtteri Bottas in both qualifying and the race.
Hamilton experienced the same slide in results when he won the title with three rounds remaining in 2015, but he insists it is not a worry for the start of the 2018 season next March.