Looking back at the opening five rounds of the 2014 Formula 1 season, Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he "never expected" to win four consecutive races.
The Brit snatched the drivers' championship lead from his team-mate Nico Rosberg at last weekend's Spanish Grand Prix and is looking to extend his advantage in Monaco.
Hamilton has a mixed record around the Monte Carlo streets, with one victory and one second place finish from seven attempts.
However, with Mercedes currently dominating the sport, he certainly has a great chance of returning to the Monaco podium for the first time since 2008 this season.
"It's been a busy few weeks for me, both on track and away from it, but I'm pleased to be getting back to racing again next weekend. And what a place to get back to it. Monaco is just incredible to drive and any driver will tell you that's the race they want to win.
"So many great names become legends around this circuit. It's an honour to fight for your place amongst them and a real test of your skills behind the wheel.
"The last few races have been just incredible. I honestly never expected I'd win four consecutive Grands Prix in my career and I'd love to continue that run here.
"I've had some work to do in terms of getting the car exactly as I want it after the weekend in Spain: it was so close between our cars at the end and I need to keep pushing to find any extra edge I can. The car has been strong at every race so far and I'm sure it'll be the same in Monaco, so we should be set for an entertaining weekend."
His team-mate Rosberg won the event last year and is looking to defend his crown next weekend: "I have had some great moments there: in particular last year when I won there for the first time in my Formula 1 career. That was an absolutely incredible feeling.
"Driving a Formula 1 car there is simply fantastic and it's an event every driver looks forward to each year. Overall I was quite pleased with the last race weekend in Barcelona. Disappointed, of course, not to have taken the win but happy that the team achieved another one-two finish."
He added: "The championship battle is very close and to re-gain the advantage at my home race would be fantastic, so I'll be pushing harder than ever to make that happen.
"I had a productive day of testing in Barcelona where we made some good progress with braking and starts: two areas that I feel are costing me time at the moment. Hopefully that will give me the extra edge next weekend. It should be an exciting weekend and I can't wait to get started."
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Hamilton has a mixed record around the Monte Carlo streets, with one victory and one second place finish from seven attempts.
However, with Mercedes currently dominating the sport, he certainly has a great chance of returning to the Monaco podium for the first time since 2008 this season.
"It's been a busy few weeks for me, both on track and away from it, but I'm pleased to be getting back to racing again next weekend. And what a place to get back to it. Monaco is just incredible to drive and any driver will tell you that's the race they want to win.
"So many great names become legends around this circuit. It's an honour to fight for your place amongst them and a real test of your skills behind the wheel.
"The last few races have been just incredible. I honestly never expected I'd win four consecutive Grands Prix in my career and I'd love to continue that run here.
"I've had some work to do in terms of getting the car exactly as I want it after the weekend in Spain: it was so close between our cars at the end and I need to keep pushing to find any extra edge I can. The car has been strong at every race so far and I'm sure it'll be the same in Monaco, so we should be set for an entertaining weekend."
His team-mate Rosberg won the event last year and is looking to defend his crown next weekend: "I have had some great moments there: in particular last year when I won there for the first time in my Formula 1 career. That was an absolutely incredible feeling.
"Driving a Formula 1 car there is simply fantastic and it's an event every driver looks forward to each year. Overall I was quite pleased with the last race weekend in Barcelona. Disappointed, of course, not to have taken the win but happy that the team achieved another one-two finish."
He added: "The championship battle is very close and to re-gain the advantage at my home race would be fantastic, so I'll be pushing harder than ever to make that happen.
"I had a productive day of testing in Barcelona where we made some good progress with braking and starts: two areas that I feel are costing me time at the moment. Hopefully that will give me the extra edge next weekend. It should be an exciting weekend and I can't wait to get started."
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