Lewis Hamilton has outlined his objectives for his final season with Mercedes ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. The seven-time World Champion had a slow and disappointing start to the 2024 Formula 1 season, finishing P7 in Bahrain and P9 in Jeddah. As he prepares to move to Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton has expressed his dreams and goals for the 2024 season.
Hamilton’s aspirations for this year include competing for wins and podium finishes. He believes that the Brackley-based team has already made improvements to their 2024 Challenger W15 in order to achieve these objectives. Despite claims from various F1 personalities, Hamilton is confident that his team still possesses the winning mindset that allowed them to dominate the turbo-hybrid era.
Having not won a race in two years, it remains to be seen whether Hamilton will be able to fulfill his final victory with Mercedes this year. The Australian Grand Prix will serve as a crucial indicator of where the German manufacturers stand in the pecking order.
The 2024 season has started similarly for the reigning World Champion and Red Bull. The Milton-Keynes-based team has secured 1-2 finishes in both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, showcasing their dominance.
When asked about his chances of catching up to his 2021 title rival ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, Hamilton acknowledged that it will be a challenging task. He believes that Red Bull and Verstappen have a significant advantage due to their car. However, Hamilton remains motivated and believes that his team has the potential to find the performance necessary to challenge Verstappen and the Red Bulls.