Championship leader Lewis Hamilton has no intention of lazing on a beach as Formula One takes its annual European summer break following his resounding triumph in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. Instead, he plans to fine-tune his physical and mental fitness in readiness to turn up the heat in his closely-fought title duel with Sebastian Vettel next month.

The defending champion, who opened up a 24-point lead over his fellow four-time title-holder by winning Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix for a record sixth time, said he wants to come back stronger and ready to apply more pressure. "The second half of the season is always intense, but it is usually when it gets a bit better on our side," he said, referring to his Mercedes team, in the aftermath of their polished triumph at the Hungaroring.