After weeks of canceled races, Lewis Hamilton is ready to hit the track with renewed energy. The Ferrari driver, 41, spoke to reporters ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, expressing his eagerness to get back behind the wheel.
"Everyone's had a chance to go over what happened in the first three races," Hamilton said on Thursday, April 30. "Everyone's had more of an intense time to work on refining the car. Just feel fired up for the second stab at it."
The Formula 1 schedule hit a pause in April, with the Bahrain Grand Prix (April 12) and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (April 19) both canceled due to ongoing security concerns in the Middle East. The break gave teams extra time to analyze early-season performance and fine-tune their machines—a silver lining for Hamilton and his Ferrari squad.
In the last race before the hiatus, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli made history at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. The 19-year-old Italian became the youngest driver ever to lead the Formula One World Championship, a monumental achievement that has set the stage for an intense comeback.
The Miami Grand Prix presents a unique challenge. With 57 laps around the 3.36-mile Miami International Autodrome track at speeds reaching 200 to 205 mph, it demands precision and endurance. For Hamilton, this race carries extra weight after last season—a disappointing year where he failed to make a podium for the first time in his career.
Off the track, Hamilton has been making headlines for his relationship with Kim Kardashian. The reality star, 45, and the seven-time world champion went Instagram official on Monday, April 6. The couple shared a Reel showing Hamilton whipping around in his Ferrari F40 at Tokyo's Daikoku Parking Area, set to the track "Victory Lap" by Skepta, PlaqueboyMax, and Fred Again. Hamilton captioned the post: "HERE WE GO AGAIN 🇯🇵 TOKYO DRIFT VOL. III."
Rumors of their romance first surfaced in March, but Hamilton seems focused on the road ahead—both personal and professional. As the Miami Grand Prix approaches, all eyes are on Ferrari's star driver to see if he can turn his fire into a podium finish.