Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver makes Ferrari admission ahead of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
LEWIS HAMILTON has hinted Ferrari got too close for comfort in the battle for Formula One supremacy this season.
The 32-year-old wrapped up the fourth World Drivers' Championship of his racing career at Mexico City's Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez four weeks ago.
And that was the third title he's won since linking up with Mercedes from McLaren ahead of the 2013 F1 campaign.
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was Hamilton's closest rival in the race to secure the championship this year.
And Hamilton has admitted the Italian constructors pushed Mercedes as he gears up for Sunday's season-ending grand prix at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina Circuit.
They had a fantastic car
"We were more consistent but Ferrari had a very, very good season," explained Hamilton in the build-up to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
"They had a fantastic car.
"When the pressure was on they buckled at the end."
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