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It's too early to think about the title - Hamilton

McLaren's rookie driver Lewis Hamilton is leading the championship after six races. But with eleven races to go Hamilton doesn't even want to think about the possibility that he could become the youngest world champion Formula 1 has even seen.

When asked in Indianapolis whether or not Hamilton was already thinking about winning the championship as F1's youngest ever he answered: "To be honest, I try not to focus on that. I think I came into the season with a very open mind and being realistic of the fact that I am a rookie and I've got a lot to learn. It is still very steep learning curve, and yes, I have a great opportunity to be in the best team and have one of the best drivers to compare myself to. But I still feel there's going to be times during the season which will be some lows, some highs, and I think it's way too early.

"Eleven races to go, I think it's way too early to even start thinking about the championship. I just have to approach every race exactly the same as I always have and to try and do a solid job. Each time I go out in the car, I learn something new. I'm becoming more and more comfortable in the car, with the team, with the controls and with the rules and the regulations and just the whole racing. I'm always learning bit by bit and I will continue throughout the season."

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