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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Hamilton Focused on Ferrari Success, Not Pressure to Prove Himself
Caption: Hamilton Focused on Ferrari Success, Not Pressure to Prove Himself. Lewis Hamilton says he feels no pressure to prove anything as he starts his Ferrari career. “I am under no assumptions it will be easy. The outside pressure is non-existent for me. The pressure is from within and what I want to achieve.” The seven-time champion is focused on delivering results for himself, his family, and his new team. “Ferrari deserves success, and I want to contribute to achieving it.” Hamilton described his transition to Ferrari as “definitely the most exciting period of my life. I’m really enjoying it and I’m so excited to get in the car.” Adjusting to Ferrari’s car and engine has been a challenge. “Ferrari power, after all my career with Mercedes, is a different feel, different vibration.” “The sooner you can perform at a higher level, the better, but inevitably there is a transition period. Relationships and trust need to be built over time.” After difficult seasons, Hamilton is ready to push for better results. “I’ve had some not-so-spectacular years, and I’m trying to make sure I have a better one.” Hamilton praised teammate Charles Leclerc’s work ethic. “It is not too dissimilar to mine. He is very much Mr Ferrari, and it has been really cool to work alongside him.” Leclerc dismissed suggestions that he is Ferrari’s number one driver. “Ferrari is bigger than any driver. There is support for the team, not one specific driver.” Leclerc believes Hamilton needs little advice. “He introduced himself to the team perfectly. The advice I’ve given him so far is mostly about food.” While Hamilton is chasing his eighth title, Leclerc is equally determined. “Becoming world champion is my one and only target, my obsession.” Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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