Lewis Hamilton has stated he’s feeling “invigorated” at Ferrari forward of his first Method 1 season in pink.
The seven-time world champion made his first public look for the Scuderia on the F1 75 Reside occasion at London’s O2 Area on Tuesday, becoming a member of new teammate Charles Leclerc and group boss Fred Vasseur on stage after Ferrari unveiled their new automobile for the 2025 season, the SF-25.
“The way you doing London? You good?” Hamilton stated, amid loud cheers from a packed crowd.
“Good night, everybody. Such a fantastic night time to be right here amongst all of you.”
Requested to explain his mindset for the season with one phrase, Hamilton added: “I feel the phrase I am considering of is invigorated as a result of I really feel so lively with a lot power, as a result of every part’s new.
“Simply targeted on what’s up forward. I am so proud to be part of the group, it is one thing new and thrilling for me. Thanks for all being right here.”
Though he privately examined for Ferrari final month in Barcelona, Spain — where he crashed — it was be his first public look for Ferrari since asserting his shock transfer from Mercedes final yr.
Mercedes group principal Toto Wolff, who embraced the Briton earlier than the occasion, likened seeing Hamilton within the pink of Ferrari to seeing a divorced partner in a new relationship.
F1 75 Reside, which is being held to commemorate 75 years of the game, featured all 10 groups, the 20 drivers and the bosses. The unprecedented occasion noticed every of the groups launch their liveries for the upcoming marketing campaign.
Hamilton and Ferrari, although, shall be holding their very own season “launch” on the group’s Italian headquarters in Maranello on Wednesday, when Hamilton is anticipated to talk in additional element about his new environment.
Preseason testing is Feb. 26-28, and the season begins March 14-16 with the Australian Grand Prix.
