Lewis Hamilton will be going "flat-out" in Sunday's Abu Dhabi GP, conceding he has "nothing to lose" in the title race.
Heading into the final race of the Championship, Hamilton is fourth in the standings, the final driver still with a chance of winning the crown.
But realistically, his chances are extremely slim as he trails Championship leader Fernando Alonso by 24 points with just 25 to play for.
Hamilton therefore has to win on Sunday afternoon to stand any chance of achieving his second World title.
"For me I have nothing to lose, the guys in front have everything to lose," he said.
"I will be flat-out. They generally have faster cars than me but that doesn't mean we cannot fight for the win. We have to win and that is what I plan to do."
No matter how to plays out on Sunday, three drivers will be left disappointed at having lost the World title. But given his huge disadvantage to his rivals, Hamilton admits he'll be "less" disappointed if he doesn't claim the crown.
"It will be less disappointing for me because I am so far back," said the McLaren driver. "We have had an interesting year.
"I'm happy to be here still fighting for the Championship with still a relatively small chance.
"We have given our all this year and other guys have done a slightly better job. I am looking forward to next year.
"It is kind of cool to just be in the mix on the edge, like on the edge of the green (in golf)."
