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Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he is still 'pinching' ahead of his first Grand Prix for Ferrari after his controversial change of Mercedes rivals at the end of last season.
Hamilton, who was in Puma X Ferrari 20 years of speed celebration, said Ferrari on his move: 'Now he embarked on something new for me. And something that I didn't think would happen when I turned 40. And I'm still pinching.
'Next week, when I get to the race, I will start a great prize, in red. As, wow. It is … I don't have the words to really explain how excited I am. But I am trying to stay fresh and calm, but surely, arriving in red (in Melbourne) will be great. ''
Hamilton, who only officially started for Ferrari in January, admitted that the brief change was not ideal in front of the Australian Grand Prix, but was excited to return to the races again.
'It has been a long winter, but it has also been very short. But I am really grateful to have had good evidence last week.
'I can't believe that the race is next week, so I'm starting to make my adventure in Australia on Friday. So, that's when it really begins to … it will begin to sink a little as the weekend arrives. This weekend, before. And I feel excited.
Lewis Hamilton (center to the left) with Fred Vasseur (center) and Charles Leclerc (right) in the celebration of 20 years of Puma and Ferrari
Hamilton only officially started for Ferrari in January and has had little time with the car
However, the seven -time F1 world champion is enjoying the driving of the iconic Italian outfit
'I feel that we are as better prepared as we could be, given the short space of time I have had. There are still things to learn, but I am excited to get in motion. I love races. So, all other things are things that I love less. The races is what I love. Being in Melbourne will remember my first prize from great there. '
The seven -time world champion, he also opened in Ferrari and his feelings since he made the change.
'Every day here is such a special feeling, being at work every day. You don't feel that you are at work and you don't want to leave. It is quite iconic.
I mean, look at this place where we are now. With Puma, and with all the historical cars they have here. It is great to finally see the story of First Hand Ferrari.
The celebration was also the launch of the Ferrari race kit for the 2025 season, and Maria Valdés, director of products of the Puma group, was anxious to highlight Ferrari's legacy in the race suit.
'I think we had a fantastic inspiration of 2025, this was the perfect combination of innovation and pure performance, as well as Ferrari's legacy. I think it is also a unique year, not only for the 20 years of association, but also because we have fantastic pilots in the Ferrari team.
“Our mission is always to serve the athlete first, so our intention is always to have the perfect adjustment, the perfect comfort and combine all our innovation so that they are the most successful team during this year.”