Lewis Hamilton attacked a Formula 1 journalist with an off-topic response after being asked about a move to Ferrari
It was already confirmed in February that Hamilton would leave Mercedes for Ferrari before the 2025 season
The seven-time F1 World Champion became Charles Leclerc’s partner in his Italian team
Since the start of the 2024 F1 season, Hamilton has been frequently asked about his impending move to Ferrari
After the Japanese Grand Prix earlier this month, Hamilton angrily walked out of an interview after being asked about his future
In the run-up to the Chinese Grand Prix, Hamilton was plagued with another question regarding his new team
He said: “I don’t think I need to confirm my decision
I know what’s right for me and that hasn’t changed since my decision
“I don’t think I need to confirm my decision
I never had it and I wasn’t influenced by other people’s comments
There are people who continue to say shit today and will continue to do so for the rest of the year
” Hamilton added
T: “And I just have to do the same thing as last time
Only I can know what’s right for me and it’s going to be an exciting time for me
When asked about his retirement plans, Hamilton said: “I’m not the oldest driver here
I’ll be racing for quite a while, so I’m not sure if (Alonso) is still I’m glad he’s here
“Fernando is one of the best drivers we’ve had in this sport
The fact that he’s still here and performing as well as he’s been doing makes anything possible
Please take care of it
“I never thought I’d be racing in my 40s
” I think I said I wouldn’t do it
But life is such a crazy journey
I can’t believe he’s 40 years old
Overall I feel very good
”
He said: “I don’t feel like I need my decision vindicating. I know what was right for me, and that hasn’t changed since the moment that I made the decision.
“There has not been a moment where I questioned it, and I’m not swayed by other people’s comments. Even today, there’s people continuing to talk s**t and it will continue on for the rest of the year.”
Hamilton added: “And I’ll have to just do what I did the previous time. Only you can know what’s right for you and it will be an exciting time for me.”
When asked about his retirement plans, Hamilton said: “I am not the oldest driver here. I am going to be racing for quite some time still so it is good [Alonso] is still around.
“Fernando is one of the best drivers we’ve had in the sport so for him to continue to be here and continue to have the output he’s had just shows what is possible.”
The Brit continued: “And shows the new era of athlete, what the human body can do and continue to do if you nurture it.
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