Hamilton demonstrated his tremendous skill in damp conditions at this track last year as he won from the seventh row of the grid.
As for Max Verstappen, who starts second, his bravura performance in the soaking wet 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix had the touch of true greatness.
If we get a dry race but a further drop in temperatures, Mercedes and Hamilton are going to look strong.
Starting on the soft tyres instead of the mediums will boost his chances of attacking Hamilton at the start, but could compromise his opening stint.
Last year Hamilton won from 14th after the rain came down.

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