Lewis Hamilton says he’s “invigorated” for his first marketing campaign with Ferrari after making his first official public at an F1 occasion within the sport’s season launch on Tuesday.
Hamilton was given the most important cheer of the night time at London’s O2 Area when he walked out with new team-mate Charles Leclerc and crew principal Frederic Vasseur because the 2025 Ferrari F1 livery was revealed.
Ferrari will conduct their very own launch on Wednesday at their Fiorano take a look at monitor, because the SF-25 conducts a shakedown within the palms of Hamilton and Leclerc.
“The word that I am thinking of is invigorated because I feel so full of life and so full of energy, because everything is new,” stated Hamilton at F1 75 Reside.
“[I am] just focused on what’s up ahead. I’m so proud to be part of the team, so new and exciting for me.”
Hamilton’s transfer to Ferrari is the most important in F1 historical past as he continues his seek for a record-breaking eighth world title.
If the sector is as shut as anticipated, the 40-year-old may have a automotive able to preventing for wins, and subsequently the championship, this 12 months.
A greater indication of the pecking order will probably be seen at pre-season testing in Bahrain on February 26-28, reside on Sky Sports activities F1.
“My first few weeks have been absolutely incredible and I’ve seen first-hand the passion and dedication of the entire team, so the unveiling today of my first-ever Scuderia Ferrari HP car is really exciting,” added Hamilton.
“A lot exhausting work has gone into making ready for the season forward and we could not be extra hungry or decided to succeed. I got here into the 12 months with a lot anticipation for this new chapter, and I am much more energised now by the spirit and perception of everybody I’ve met over the previous month. I could not be prouder to be on this journey with them.
“I can’t wait to get out on track with Charles, push each other forward and do everything we can to take the team to the top.”
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