Lewis Hamilton has supplied his first public assertion since crashing his Ferrari in testing.
He has posted to social media to specific his eagerness for the F1 Australian Grand Prix, the 2025 season-opener and his race debut for Ferrari.
His adjustment from Mercedes to his new crew took a minor bump this week when he crashed a 2023 Ferrari, bringing an early halt to his third day of testing.
It additionally meant Charles Leclerc was unable to drive as deliberate afterward Wednesday.
Hamilton’s crash was described as minor, and he emerged unharmed, with Ferrari not frightened by the blip.
“First race can’t come quickly sufficient,” was Hamilton’s easy submit, his first since crashing the Ferrari.
He additionally supplied a sequence of never-before-seen photographs from his days to date with Ferrari.
Hamilton is searching for a file eighth F1 drivers’ championship this yr with Ferrari.
It’s a union of System 1’s most profitable driver and its most profitable crew.
Hamilton is stepping away from Mercedes who helped him to 6 of his seven titles, however who haven’t given him a championship-worthy automobile for 3 years.
Ferrari received 5 grands prix and completed second within the constructors’ final yr, providing Hamilton hope that he can struggle on the entrance.
That battle begins in Australia, on March 14-16.
It’s a grand prix the place Hamilton – and, certainly, Ferrari – are historically robust.
However earlier than he can go racing, Hamilton will probably be again behind the wheel subsequent week.
Ferrari’s two F1 drivers will endure Pirelli tyre testing, in a 2024 mannequin of their automobile, at Barcelona.
