Lewis Hamilton Focuses On Winning Mercedes This Year, Before Moving To Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton will have his last career with Mercedes this year and move to Ferrari next year. (Between/AFP/Andrej Isakovic)

JAKARTA - Driver Lewis Hamilton said he wanted to focus on improving his performance in order to end the season with Mercedes with sweet memories.

This follows Hamilton, who recently announced his departure from the British racing team, and moving to Ferrari in the coming season.

"Right now I'm not thinking about 2025. My focus is on the 2024 season and returning to the track with Mercedes," Hamilton said, quoted from the official F1 website, Sunday.

"I'm more excited than ever, I'm fitter, more focused, and I want to help Mercedes win once again. I'm 100 percent committed to the job I have to do, and determined to end my partnership and the team well," he added.

Furthermore, he expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the teamwork and support from the fans so far. Hamilton said their enthusiasm made him feel proud to be a rider full of positive energy.

Hamilton also said he was happy to be able to reach six of the seven world titles with Mercedes, a team that has protected him for approximately 11 years.

"Mercedes has been a big part of my life since I was 13 years old, so this decision is the hardest decision I've ever made," Hamilton said.