In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Hamilton explained there's a great energy in the team and they are ready to go.

"Everyone wants to take the crown. So every year you have to re-invent yourself and every year you have to change the dynamics of how you train and prepare mentally. This year, l am fighting for a championship and not defending - and that's how l set my mind every year," said the five-time F1 World Champion.

The Mercedes pilot thinks that 2018 was a great year, but 2019 can be even better. He wants to achieve more, he feels energised and he’s ready to attack.

"I need to keep building and evolving. If l am not moving forward l feel like l am not breathing. "I'm the second-oldest driver here now but l still feel young," added the British driver.