Lewis Hamilton’s first real speech since announcing his transfer to Ferrara

The presentation of the single-seaters participating in the 2024 Formula 1 season will continue. This Wednesday, McLaren and Mercedes unveiled their livery, giving Lewis Hamilton a chance to speak during the launch of the Mercedes W15 ahead of his departure for Ferrari in 2025.

A cycle at Mercedes ends in 2025 with the departure of Lewis Hamilton from Ferrari. For the presentation of the Mercedes W15 this Wednesday, the seven-time world champion spoke about his last season with the German team in particular to present his objectives for this 2024. Championship

Hamilton can’t wait to drive the W15

Present in the Mercedes fold since 2013, Lewis Hamilton spent the best years of his career there. With the Silver Arrows, the Brit won six Formula 1 World Championship titles (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020).

This Wednesday, Lewis Hamilton took part in his last presentation of the Mercedes single-seater, a special moment he needed. “It’s emotional for me, and it’s a privilege to work with all these guys, I enjoy the offseason because you see the car come to life over the winter.”

The W15, which has been massively revised from front to rear, is eagerly awaited by British drivers, as technical director James Ellison explained. “I’ve always enjoyed working with this team, all these guys in the factory or on the circuit. I know what’s hidden under the skin of this car and it’s very exciting. We want to put the team back where it should be. .”

If he didn’t mention it outright, Lewis Hamilton made it clear in his comments that he wants to get Mercedes back to the top of the rankings. The thirst for the title is not quenched in the Briton who will not deprive himself of the last world champion title with Mercedes if the opportunity presents itself.

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