Lewis Hamilton has told CNN Sport that his move to Ferrari is “the challenge that I really needed” and that “the number one goal is to win.”

Lewis Hamilton may have a joint-record seven Formula 1 titles to his name, but he suggested winning the championship with Ferrari would be the most important yet.

Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari have every ingredient needed to win the world championship and is more hopeful than ever that he can claim a record eighth crown. Speaking at length for the first time since he completed his blockbuster transfer from Mercedes – a move which is set to earn the British driver north of £100million across the next two seasons – Hamilton said he has raised every aspect of his game in a bid to write his name into the history books and deliver Ferrari’s first title in nearly two decades.

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he feels “full of life” and “invigorated” as he prepares to start his new Ferrari adventure this season.