Lewis Hamilton is hoping to leave McLaren on a high, with the Brit aiming for a win this weekend and to be the man to give the team their 50th podium finish.

McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe revealed that McLaren would sorely miss having Lewis around, after spending 15 years with the team before signing on to move to Mercedes next year.

"Of course we're going to miss Lewis a great deal," he said. "He's a fantastic driver and a fantastic guy.

"We're been through a lot of history together. Personally I've only worked with him since 2007 but that's been six years of fantastic racing and great successes and some tough times as well. But we'll all miss him as he's the most fantastic driver.

Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is hoping to take a victory in his last showing for McLaren.

"We wish him the best for the future and we will look forward after Brazil to next year."

And as Lewis prepares to go out with a bang, he says he is looking to build on his victory in Austin and show appreciation to the team that has made him the driver he is today.

"As my final race behind the wheel of a McLaren, I vow to the whole team that I'll give it my all on every single lap," he explained. "My win in Austin last week was one of the races of my life, and I'd love to take victory in Brazil this weekend to give the team the perfect farewell present.

"Brazil has been the scene of some epic races for me during my time at McLaren and, for many reasons, this weekend will be a very big race for me.

"I nearly won the title here in 2007, clinched it on the final turn in '08 and drove like crazy to finish on the podium in '09. But I've never won: and that's what I'll be aiming to do this time around."