Lewis Hamilton feels "positive" ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has said that he feels "positive" following the first day of practice for this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.

The Mercedes driver, who is the pre-season favourite to win the drivers' title in 2014, missed the first session with a sensor problem, but posted the fastest time in the afternoon practice.

The Briton told Sky Sports News: "It would have been great to have P1 but I got enough running in P2 and I feel comfortable in the car. It was a good day, I got a good understanding of the track and the car, and I feel positive.

"To be honest, I've not looked at anyone else today. Going into P2 I felt very uncomfortable, I felt very raw, but fortunately I could get up to speed quickly.

"The good thing about F1 is that the goalposts are always moving, particularly this year with the new cars. It's almost like a PlayStation game at the same time as trying to drive the perfect lap. You need a degree to understand the steering wheel and I've had to do a lot studying."

Qualifying for the first race of the season takes place tomorrow morning.