Lewis Hamilton wants to end his winless record at the Brazilian Grand Prix as a "salute" to childhood hero Ayrton Senna.
Hamilton recently surpassed Senna's tally of 41 career victories and moved level with the Brazilian's three world championships. Though he secured the first of those at Interlagos in 2008 he has never won in Brazil, something Senna only managed on his eighth attempt in 1991.
"This was the home race for Ayrton, so it was a dream of mine to race in São Paulo when I was younger and I always feel his presence when I'm there," Hamilton said. "He was such a huge hero in Brazil and it's humbling that I always get such a warm response there.
"It's amazing to think that it took Ayrton eight attempts to win this race and it's one of the few I haven't yet won myself. If I can change that this weekend it would be a salute to him and another highlight to add to this amazing year, so I'll be going all out to make that happen."
Hamilton says the special Interlagos circuit and the fans who attend the race are another reason to want to end up on the top step.
"Interlagos is one of the real classics -- quite short, tough on tyres, with variable weather and a really tricky start to the lap that always seems to bring drama. Then there's the fans. The Brazilian people are so passionate, fun and outgoing. It's a vibrant country, full of colour, and somewhere that's quite special to me."