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Hill: Hamilton can win at Silverstone

BRDC President Damon Hill believes Lewis Hamilton can win his home Grand Prix next weekend at Silverstone. Hill, who won the British Grand Prix once in 1994, realizes the McLaren driver hasn't had the best of luck so far this season but expects him to have a realistic chance of winning in front of his fans.

"Lewis can definitely win at Silverstone", said Hill. "He hasn't had the best of luck since Monaco, but the support of the fans, and the atmosphere at his home Grand Prix, will be tremendous. Silverstone is popular with all the F1 drivers, but is a very special place for the Brits.

"He has had a bit of a wobble over the last couple of races, but he'll pull himself through it. Lewis has the confidence, speed and talent, but that will only get you so far. You also need experience, and that will make him a formidable driver. He has a real chance of winning at Silverstone. He just needs to focus on driving."

"Look at David Coulthard", added Hill. "The Red Bull's have really come on this year under Adrian Newey. DC's a good example of how experience can help you as a driver. His car cannot compete with the Ferraris and McLarens at present, but he used all his experience to finish on the podium in Canada. Unfortunately, it will take a few heavy downpours for there to be three British drivers on the podium next weekend, but I wouldn't rule anything out in Formula 1. It would certainly be a special way to celebrate our two anniversaries - 60 years of Silverstone and 80 years of the BRDC (British Racing Drivers' Club)."

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