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Lewis Hamilton has hit out at those ‘talking s***’ about his decision to ditch Mercedes and join Ferrari from the start of next season.
The 39-year-old shocked the sport on the eve of the 2024 season by announcing his bombshell departure from the team he has won all but one of his seven world titles with.
Results and performances so far this season suggest Hamilton’s decision was a wise one.
While Ferrari look to be improving each week, cementing their place as Red Bull's closest, albeit distant, title challengers, there seems to be no end in sight for Mercedes' struggles following the team's worst ever start to a season.
Heading into this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, Hamilton clearly has no doubts in his mind over the switch.
Lewis Hamilton has hit out at those 'talking s***' about his move to Ferrari ahead of next season
The 39-year-old shocked the sport when he announced the switch from long-term constructors Mercedes
His decision may prove a shrewd one as he currently languishes ninth in the drivers' standings
‘I don’t feel like I need my decision vindicating. I know what is right for me and that hasn’t changed from the moment I made the decision,’ said Hamilton, who sits ninth in the drivers standings on just 10 points.
‘There’s not been a moment that I’ve questioned it and I’m not swayed by other people’s comments. Even today, there’s people continuing to talk s*** and will continue on for the rest of the year I’ll have to just do what I do.
‘Only you can know what’s right for you and this will be an exciting time for me.’
When pressed on what he meant by people ‘talking s***’, Hamilton said: ‘Just read what’s out there.’
Hamilton will be 40 by the time he pulls on the famous red of Ferrari next season. But he won’t be the oldest on the grid, with that title belonging to Fernando Alonso, as things stand.
The Spaniard, a two-time world champion and former team-mate of
