Hamilton relishing three-way battle

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BMW star Nick Heidfeld is currently second behind Kimi Raikkonen in the drivers' standings, with his team-mate Robert Kubica joint third alongside McLaren duo Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen.

"It is interesting," Hamilton said of the three-way scrap ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya. "It must be more spectacular to watch, but for us as well, having another challenger and trying to beat another team is good fun."

The opening race in Europe is usually regarded as a good yardstick as to how the remainder of the year will unfold.

However, Hamilton remarked: "People say that, but I don't particularly agree.

"Last year, Ferrari were very, very fast here and so were we, but it is different at every track.

"As for this weekend, my guess is as good as yours. I think that the top three teams will be quick and it will come down to the one who is on the best fuel strategy."