Ferrari and nothing else. Lewis Hamilton is focused on playing the 2024 Formula 1 season, his last as a Mercedes driver, but the future will be red in color. Of a bright, intense red, without smudges or fading of any kind.
During the day that opens the Shanghai race weekend, the 7-time Formula 1 world champion made a point of reiterating his conviction regarding the choice to become a Ferrari driver starting from next season.
“Well, I don't think I need to claim my decision, I think I know what's right for me. And that hasn't changed from the moment I made the decision. I'm convinced of what I chose,” Lewis said during interviews with the press on the Chinese route.
“There hasn't been a moment in which I've questioned it and I don't let other people's comments influence me. Even today there are people who continue to write bullshit, talk badly about it. And it will continue for the rest of the year” .
“And I will have to do what I have done in the past. Only you can know what is right for you. And it will be an exciting time for me.”
Having clarified his conviction to defend the Prancing Horse logo over the next few seasons, Hamilton also reflected on his age, on the fact that today's drivers can afford to extend their careers in Formula 1 while remaining at high levels, despite going beyond 40 years. Something unthinkable just a few seasons ago.
“I never thought I'd run until I was 40. I'm pretty sure I said I wouldn't run until I was 40, but I think it's such a crazy journey in life, you know, like I don't feel like I'm almost 40, I feel like still very young.”
“And I think he [George Russell, ndr] has more physical problems than I do today. I know he's spending more time with physical therapy. But, yes, overall I feel good. I think that's really positive.”
“First of all because it means I'm not the oldest driver. That's the best aspect. But also because Fernando is one of the best drivers we've had in this sport.”
“So we will continue to be here, we will continue to have the results that he had, and this shows that it was possible. And it shows the new era of athletes, what the human body can do and continue to do if you cultivate it,” he said. concluded the British pilot.
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