The seven-time world champion made the comments in front of his adoring fans at F1’s official launch show in London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday.
Hamilton received a huge cheer as he walked out on stage with teammate Charles Leclerc and Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur. It was also a chance for Ferrari fans to see the new design for this season’s car.
“The word that I am thinking of is invigorated because I feel so full of life and so much energy because everything is new,” a beaming Hamilton said to the crowd.
“(I am) just focused on what’s up ahead. I’m so proud to be part of the team, something new and exciting for me.”
Hamilton, 40, shocked the sport last year when it was announced he would be joining the Italian outfit this season, after spending 12 years at Mercedes.
He has since said that joining Ferrari has been like realizing his dream.
The British driver will now link up with Leclerc, as the team looks for its first driver’s world title since 2007.
“If I have to choose one word, I was going to say fulfillment – fulfilling my childhood dream of becoming a Formula 1 world champion,” Leclerc said when asked to chose one word for the upcoming season.
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